20 letters to Penelope Sophia (Weston) Pennington; Lichfield, 1782-1806.

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20 letters to Penelope Sophia (Weston) Pennington; Lichfield, 1782-1806.

Manuscripts, in a single hand, of 20 personal letters which primarily discuss social news. The author makes professions of friendship; discusses poetry, including Lyttleton's Monody and Gray's Ode to the lyre, and inserts copies of sonnets into her letters; reports on concerts and parties she attends; and gossips about acquaintances. She also makes frequent references to her ailing health, as well as mentions the amorous and marital situations of the recipient.

1 box (127 p.) ; various sizes.

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