Autograph letter signed : Godmersham, to Cassandra Austen, 1813 Nov. 6-7 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Describing a trip to Chilham Castle and visits from friends; mentioning the second edition of Sense and Sensibility and reporting that someone gave a copy to the writer Elizabeth Hamilton; discussing Henry Austen's health. The letter also mentions the poet George Crabbe

Manuscript, English, 1813

Publication:Austen collection of 41 autograph letters signed and two prints.

Physical Description:1 item (4 pages) ; 22.9 cm

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:403759551

Notes:

With postmark and seal, addressed to Miss Austen, 10 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London

Most of the first three pages are written on Saturday, Nov. 6; "Sunday" appears near the bottom of p.3

Forms part of a collection of 41 letters from Austen to her sister and two prints (MA 977.1-43)

High reserve