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Correspondence Porter, J. (1776-) to Roberts - Virtue POR 2129 - 2180

Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1760-1850.
Call number: mssPOR
Creator: Porter, Jane (1776-1850)(Opens in new tab)

Correspondence Porter, J. (d. 1831) to Porter, J. (1776-), 1828 - 1830 -- Porter, J. (1776-) to Cayles POR 1238 - 1287

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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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Correspondence Porter, J. (1776-) to Funhale - Meyers POR 1338 - 1387

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Correspondence Porter, A.M. to Porter, J. (1776-), 1795 - 1801 (Feb.) POR 337 - 390

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Correspondence Porter, A.M. to Porter, J. (1776-), 1808 (Oct.) - 1810 POR 592 - 656

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Correspondence Porter, A.M. to Porter, J. (1776-), 1822 (Aug.) - 1823 POR 867 - 918

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Correspondence Porter, J. (1776-) to Porter, A.M. 1799 (Oct.) - 1803 POR 1439 - 1493

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Correspondence Porter, J. (1776-) to Roberts - Virtue POR 2129 - 2180

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