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John Whitefoot ( - c.1682)
A "preacher" at Heigham (1652-1682), later identified as rector of Heigham (1652-1682) (CCED). According to his biography of Browne, Whitefoot preached his friend's funeral sermon. He met Browne when the latter was about thirty-two years old (xxvii). Relevant locations: Lived at or near Norwich, NorfolkRelationships: John Whitefoot was a friend of Thomas Browne (19 Nov 1605-19 Oct 1682)
Linked print sources: as Mentioned or referenced by - Clergy of the Church of England Database (CCEd).
Linked items in print sources: as Author (in assoc. with a ms or print source) - Some Minutes for the Life of Sir Thomas Browne.
References in Documents:
What minerall waters you see you may tast, butt take
downe none, nor any way hazard the discomposure of your
body. We are all glad you have layd by the thoughts of Tur
key or Turkesh dominions. Observe the great jaspis agayne,
whether of a good green colour where it is worne. What
kind of stone is that which stoned St. Stephen, pebble, flint,
or freestone? See the emperour's librarie or any other. De
Terris Bohemicis you may read in
terra Bohemica, Silesiaca, &c. whereof divers. I have con
ferred
with some who knowe the country about
for that is plentifull in mines, mineralls, sallts, sulphur, anti
mony,
&c.
mothers; cosen
howse, at
Christmas, and
bills of fortie pounds. I hope you will not bee to seeke for
credit, as at your coming to
upon the former credit, as need requireth, in your returne.
We all hope your returne before the hott wether.