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


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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 2 letters (1834 - 1835) to Lady Clarke, Esher (Surrey, 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.

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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1835, Apr. 18) to Mrs. Hill, A.L.S. (6 p.); 19 & 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 1350

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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1835, Oct. 15) to John Wilson, 1785-1854, A.Df.S. (3 p.); 32 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 2189

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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1835, Apr.) to William Jerdan, 1782-1869, Contem. copy (A.L.S.: 2 p.); 24 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 1356

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    Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 26 letters (1831, Dec. - 1841, Mar.) to Sir Robert Ker Porter, 1777-1842, London, Bristol, Shirley Park (Surrey), Chester (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.

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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.)

    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 47