Manuscripts
Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1804, Nov. 27 - 28) to Anna Maria Porter, 1780-1832, A.L.S. (4 p.); 41 cm., Lesbury (England)
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1804, Dec. 14 -17) to Anna Maria Porter, 1780-1832, A.L.S. (4 p.); 41 cm., Lesbury (England)
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POR 1532
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1804, Oct. 26 - 27) to Anna Maria Porter, 1780-1832, A.L.S. (4 p.); 41 cm., Lesbury (England)
Manuscripts
Collection strengths include the family correspondence of Jane Porter, Robert Ker Porter, and Anna Maria Porter spanning the years 1795-1841.The letters describe the social customs of the Regency and early Victorian eras, as well as the family's struggle to maintain an expected place in society despite great financial difficulties. The letters also mention, over the years, various novels, plays, and travel narratives the Porters are writing and publishing. The main weakness of the collection is the lack of manuscript material for Jane, Robert Ker, and Anna Maria Porter.
POR 1524
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Porter, Anna Maria, 1780-1832. 1 letter (1804, Nov. 27) to Jane Porter, 1776-1850, A.L.S. (4 p.); 41 cm., [Thames Ditton (Surrey, England)]
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Note: Letter includes portions of a letter from Frederick Cowell to Anna Maria, which she copied out for Jane to read.
POR 458
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1805, Apr. 1 - [4?]) to Anna Maria Porter, 1780-1832, A.L.S. (4 p.); 41 cm., Lesbury (England)
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Note: top portion of first page cut away.
POR 1552
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1805, May 14 - 15) to Anna Maria Porter, 1780-1832, A.L.S. (4 p.); 41 cm., Lesbury (England)
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Note: small portion of final page torn away.
POR 1561
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1804, Dec. 4) to Anna Maria Porter, 1780-1832, A.L.S. (2 p.); 41 cm., Lesbury (England)
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Collection strengths include the family correspondence of Jane Porter, Robert Ker Porter, and Anna Maria Porter spanning the years 1795-1841.The letters describe the social customs of the Regency and early Victorian eras, as well as the family's struggle to maintain an expected place in society despite great financial difficulties. The letters also mention, over the years, various novels, plays, and travel narratives the Porters are writing and publishing. The main weakness of the collection is the lack of manuscript material for Jane, Robert Ker, and Anna Maria Porter.
POR 1531