Manuscripts
Hall, S.C., Mrs., 1800-1881. 1 letter ([ca. 1843]) to Jane Porter, 1776-1850, A.L.S. (3 p.); 14 cm
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Madden, R. 1 letter ([1843?]) to [Jane Porter, 1776-1850], A.L.S. (2 p.); 14 cm., London (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 190
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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)]
Manuscripts
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, Maria Fedorovna Shcherbatova.] 1 letter ([ca. 1806?], Mar. 21) to [Jane Porter, 1776-1850 and Anna Maria Porter, 1780-1832,] L.S. (2 p.); 25 cm
Manuscripts
Note: this letter appears to be a translation of a letter from Princess Mary to Jane Porter and Anna Maria Porter; written out by Anna Maria and addressed to Jane Porter, d. 1831.
POR 2201
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Porter, Anna Maria, 1780-1832. 1 letter (1805, Apr. 6 - 8) to Jane Porter, 1776-1850, A.L.S. (3 p.); 41 cm., Thames Ditton (Surrey, England)
Manuscripts
Note: Includes letter, in French, from Sir Sidney Smith to Bonaparte, copied out by Anna Maria. The letter was supposedly found on the prison wall of Smith's cell, Oct. 26, 1796.
POR 489
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. Questions for Mr. [D.] Colnaghi, ([1843?])
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 75
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Porter, Anna Maria, 1780-1832. 1 letter ([ca. 1808, May 14]) to Jane Porter, 1776-1850, A.L.S. (4 p.); 39 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 584