A Guide to the John Paradise letter to Dr. Warren, ca. 1780 John Paradise letter to Dr. Warren MS 2001.18

A Guide to the John Paradise letter to Dr. Warren, ca. 1780

A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 2001.18


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Repository
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Manuscript Number
MS 2001.18
Title
John Paradise letter to Dr. Warren ca. 1780
Physical Characteristics
1 item.
Creator
Paradise, John, 1748-1795
Location
On site.
Language
English
Abstract

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

John Paradise letter to Dr. Warren, Manuscript #MS 2001.18, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2001

Biographical/Historical Information

John Paradise was born in Greece where his father was serving as British consul. He was educated at the University of Padua, but spent most of his life in London. He married Lucy Ludwell and moved to Virginia in 1783. In 1788, however, he returned to London. Paradise died in London in 1795.

Scope and Content

Letter, partially written in Greek, from John Paradise to Dr. Warren. Paradise considers himself to be in a "most deplorable" situation and hopes for a visit from the doctor.

Arrangement

1 item.

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