Autograph letter signed : Steventon, to Cassandra Austen, 1800 Oct. 25-27.

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Autograph letter signed : Steventon, to Cassandra Austen, 1800 Oct. 25-27.

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Describing her recent visits to neighbors; commenting on her family's affairs with tenants and tradesmen; mentioning a Mrs. Martin whose business has failed and who "had very lately an execution in her house"; detailing "improvements" in the grounds at Steventon; thanking her sister for "executing my Commissions so well" in ordering and sending a gown, stockings, combs, and pink shoes.

1 item (4 p.) ; 22.9 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7419846

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