Note 307 — Chapter II · LEARNED LADIES IN ENGLAND FROM 1650 TO 1760 (continued 4)
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"Whereas Elizabeth Haywood, Wife of the Reverend Mr. Valentine Haywood, eloped from him her Husband on Saturday the 26th. of November last past, and went away without his Knowledge and Consent: This is to give Notice to all persons in general, That if any one shall trust her either with Money or Goods, or if she shall contract Debts of any kind whatsoever, the said Mr. Haywood will not pay the same." (Post Boy, January 7, 1721. Quoted by Mr. Whicher, p. 3.)