Autograph letter signed : Steventon, to Cassandra Austen, 1798 Dec. 18-19.

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Autograph letter signed : Steventon, to Cassandra Austen, 1798 Dec. 18-19.

Describing how she has altered a cap; detailing the efforts of her father and her brother Charles to advance Charles' naval career, including writing to Admiral Gambier and Sir Thomas Williams; mentioning that the family has subscribed to a library; giving details of daily life at home and reporting on her mother's health.

1 item (4 p.) ; 22.8 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7425589

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Austen, Cassandra, 1773-1845

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Morrison, Alfred, 1821-1897

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William, Thomas, 1761-1844

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Austen, Jane, 1775-1817

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