John Chamberlain (letter writer)
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For other people named John Chamberlain, see John Chamberlain (disambiguation).
John Chamberlain (1553–1628) was the author of a series of letters written in England from 1597 to 1626, notable for their historical value and their literary qualities.[1] In the view of historian Wallace Notestein, Chamberlain's letters "constitute the first considerable body of letters in English history and literature that the modern reader can easily follow".[2] They are an essential source for scholars who study the period.[3]