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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. Left by Miss Jane Porter in the attic at Shirley [Park]: [list of items and boxes], (1838, Nov.)


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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1838, Nov. 11) to Charles Throckmorton, A.L.S. (4 p.); 23 cm., Shirley Park (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 2176

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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 2 letters (1835) to Lady William Gordon, London, Shirley Park (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 1345 - 1346

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    Errington, Rowland. 1 letter ([ca. 1838?], Nov. 2) to Jane Porter, 1776-1850, A.L.S. (4 p.); 19 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 160

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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. "Miss Jane Porter's copy of the Engraved coat of Arms, on the large silver vase…," (1845, Aug. 9)

    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 58

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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. [Tribute to Anna Maria Porter]?, ([ca. 1832?])

    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 86

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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. What is this Life?: [essay?], ([1805?])

    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 93