Autograph letter signed : Southampton, to Cassandra Austen, 1808 Oct. 1-2.

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Autograph letter signed : Southampton, to Cassandra Austen, 1808 Oct. 1-2.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/403701029

Expressing happiness at learning that Edward and Elizabeth Austen's son has been born; mentioning various meetings with neighbors and comparing one tedious visit to Elizabeth Austen's labor; speculating that the family may move to Alton soon; noting that her brother Frank's family "must be very happy"; reporting that Cassandra's plants were taken inside to protect them from the cold. The letter also mentions that she is reading aloud Southey's Espriella's letters.

1 item (4 p.) ; 23.2 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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