Manuscripts
Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1818, Oct. 10) to Stephen Kemble, 1758-1822, A.Df.S. (4 p.); 23 cm., Long Ditton (Surrey, England)
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1804, Sep. 1) to Louis Francis Joseph Conti de Bourbon, prince de, A.L.S. (2 p.); 23 cm., Thames Ditton (Surrey, England)
Manuscripts
Note: signed Jane Ker Porter; also cover sheet for address.
POR 1297
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1806, May 1) to ----- Raymond, A.Df.S. (8 p.); 19 cm., Thames Ditton (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 2126
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 2 letters (1822) to Mirza Sedak Beg, Long Ditton (Surrey, England)
Manuscripts
Note: POR 1272 copied out by Jane Porter, d. 1831; his name is also written Sadek Beg and Seddick Beg.
POR 1272 - 1273
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1835, Apr. 28) to Lady Charleville, A.L.S. (4 p.); 23 cm., Shirley Park (Surrey, England)
Manuscripts
With separate cover sheet.
POR 1289
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1817, June 9) to Sarah Bartley, 1783-1850, A.Df.S. (4 p.); 24 cm., Long Ditton (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 1271
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter ([1836?]) to Lady Charlotte Bury, A.L.S. (4 p.); 19 cm
Manuscripts
With separate cover sheet.
POR 1279