Autograph letter signed : Southampton, to Cassandra Austen, 1807 Feb. 8-9 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Expressing sorrow that Cassandra's return is to be delayed; mentioning alterations to the garden and the house; complaining about her brother Edward's visits because "his Chat seems all forced, his Opinions on many points too much copied from his Wife's." The letter mentions the writers Cowper and Dr. Johnson and a character from Fanny Burney's Evelina. Austen is also reading Sarah Burney's Clarentine and is "surprised to find how foolish it is."

Manuscript, English, 1807

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

Physical Description:1 item (4 pages) ; 22.8 cm

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:403760669

Notes:

With postmark and seal, addressed to Miss Austen, Godmersham Park, Faversham, Kent

Most of the letter is written on Sunday, Feb. 8; "Monday" appears near the bottom of p. 4

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

High reserve