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Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768. Autograph letter signed : [London], to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760 April].

Title: Autograph letter signed : [London], to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760 April].

Sending a ticket for a play that evening since he must leave her at four o'clock, so that at least she is entertained that evening "when I am not." Remarking that she is the most "engaging Creature; and I never spend an Evening with you, but I leave a fresh part of my heart behind me-- You will get me all, piece by piece, I find, before all is over." With a postscript noting that he will arrive at two o'clock.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 19.8 cm

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Weston, Henry, Mrs. Autograph attestation signed : place not specified, undated [1815 or later].

Title: Autograph attestation signed : place not specified, undated [1815 or later].

Giving an account of Catherine Fourmantel's ancestry and relationship with Laurence Sterne. Remarking (erroneously) that Sterne met and married another woman after a one-month courtship even after he had been addressing Miss Fourmantel for five years, and that "the consequence was the total derangement of the intellect of Miss De [Fourmantel]" who ended up in a Private Mad-House. Noting that her own father visited Fourmantel in the madhouse, and eventually acquired Sterne's letters to her, which were passed down in the family to Mrs. Henry Weston.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 24.7 cm

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Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768. Autograph letter : [York], to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], "Sunday" [1760].

Title: Autograph letter : [York], to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], "Sunday" [1760].

Remarking that if this letter reaches her while she is still in bed, that she is lazy and sleepy, and apologizing for keeping her up so late the evening before. Noting that the Sabbath is a day of rest but also a day of sorrow because they will not see each other unless she meets him at Taylor's at half past twelve. Mentioning that he has ordered Matthew "to turn thief & steal you a quart of Honey" but wondering "What is Honey to the sweetness of thee, who art sweeter than all the flowers it comes from." Saying that he loves her to distraction, and will do so until Eternity.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 22.4 cm

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Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768. Autograph letter written as by Catherine Fourmantel and to be sent by her : [York], to [David Garrick], [1760] Jan. 1.

Title: Autograph letter written as by Catherine Fourmantel and to be sent by her : [York], to [David Garrick], [1760] Jan. 1.

Encouraging him to read Tristram Shandy "because it has a great Character as a witty smart Book" and asking him to review it. Noting that the author is "a kind & generous friend of mine," whose friendship she wishes repay by asking [Garrick] for this favor.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 18.2 cm

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Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768. Manuscript copy of a letter : [London, to Elizabeth Draper], [1767 Mar.].

Title: Manuscript copy of a letter : [London, to Elizabeth Draper], [1767 Mar.].

Remarking that Lord Bathurst thrice toasted her the previous evening; noting that although Bathurst is eighty five years old, he hopes one day to meet Eliza; remarking that Bathurst is his old friend and has long been "the protector of men of wit and genius," including Addison, Steele, Pope Swift and Prior.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 23 cm

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Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768. Autograph letter : London, to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760] May [i.e., Mar.] 8.

Title: Autograph letter : London, to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760] May [i.e., Mar.] 8.

Reporting that he has arrived [in London] safe and sound "except for the Hole in my heart, which you have made." Remarking that he has had the greatest honors paid to him and is "engaged allready to ten Noble men & men of fashion to dine" and that Garrick has offered him theater boxes and "undertaken the whole Management of the Booksellers, & will procure me a great price." Assuring her that he misses her and wishing, as he sits alone in his bedchamber at ten o'clock at night, that he could squeeze her hand. Remarking "I send my soul perpetually out to see what you are doing -- wish I could convey my body with it."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p., with address) ; 20 cm

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Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768. Autograph letter signed with initials : [London], to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760 May].

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : [London], to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760 May].

Regretting that his schedule has prevented their seeing each other, noting "I have not had one hour or half hour in my power since I saw You on Sunday." Remarking that "I am as much a Prisoner as if I was in Jayl" and asking her to believe that "I d[o] not spend an hour where I wish -- for I wish to be with You always." Looking forward to seeing her on Friday.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p., with address) ; 19.6 cm

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Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768. Autograph letter : [London], to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760 May].

Title: Autograph letter : [London], to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760 May].

Regretfully breaking an appointment to have tea with her that day, remarking that he forgot he was previously engaged. Noting that he will try to call on her at four o'clock even though "I think it not quite prudent -- but what has prudence, my dear Girl, to do with love?"

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 18.9 cm

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Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam, 1854-1934. Autograph letter signed : Albemarle St. [London], to professor Knight, 1903 June 15.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Albemarle St. [London], to professor Knight, 1903 June 15.

Concerning possible publication of certain books, etc.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; (12mo)

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Weston, Henry, 19th cent. Manuscript receipt signed : London, 1818 Mar. 16.

Title: Manuscript receipt signed : London, 1818 Mar. 16.

A receipt documenting the sale of "the Originals & Copyright of Sundry Letters of Laurence Sterne" (MA 849) to John Murray for thirteen guineas. Signed and delivered by Henry Weston on behalf of his wife. Docketed on verso.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 8.8 x 19.7 cm

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Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768. Autograph letter signed : London, to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760 Mar.].

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to "my dear Kitty" [Catherine Fourmantel], [1760 Mar.].

Sending her a quick line and asking for news, instructing her to "be very particular in every thing." Remarking that his lodgings are full "every hour" with great people and mentioning that he is engaged to dine with Lord Chesterfield and to accompany Lord Rockingham to court the following week.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 22.4 cm

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/780180549 View