John Paradise letter to Dr. Warren ca. 1780

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

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

Summary

Creator:
Paradise, John, 1748-1795
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2001
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.