Manuscripts
Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1832, Aug, 28) to Mr. {Degdoll]?, A.Df. (3 p.); 23 & 12x18 cm., [Esher (Surrey, England)]
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1831, Oct. 5) to Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832, A.Df. (4 p.); 18 & 23 cm., [Esher (Surrey, 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 2144
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1828, Aug. 13) to Monsieur Yorestbow, Contem. copy (L.S.: 2 p.); 32 cm., [Esher (Surrey, England)]
Manuscripts
In French. Also: autograph note from Jane Porter explaining her letter, written on behalf of Robert Ker Porter.
POR 2194
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Porter, Anna Maria, 1780-1832. 1 letter (1826, [May 28]) to Jane Porter, 1776-1850, A.L. (2 p.); 33 cm., [Esher (Surrey, 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 952
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter ([ca. 1840?]) to -----, A.Df. (2 p.); 12x19 cm
Manuscripts
Note: written on the verso of another letter from Mr. & Mrs. Cattling to Miss Porter.
POR 2199
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Shee, Anna Archer. 1 letter ([ca. 1834], Mar. 26) to Jane Porter, 1776-1850, A.L.S. (3 p.); 19 cm., London (England)
Manuscripts
Note: on verso of final page a note in pencil by Jane Porter.
POR 2644
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter ([1835?], Aug. 15) to Julia [Willis], A.Df. (7 p.); 23 & 24 cm
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 2183