Original letters from Eliza to Yorick, 1783.

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Original letters from Eliza to Yorick, 1783.

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Handwritten copy of twelve letters supposedly written by Elizabeth Draper to Yorick (Laurence Sterne) prior to her departure from England for India in 1767. The manuscript is nearly identical to the 1775 publication noted above; however, a few significant differences exist. Phillips placed the following note at the end of the manuscript: "A Fourth full Copy from the Original MSS's done at Berhampore on the Island of Cossimbazar in Bengall [sic] this 12 day of August 1783."

17 p.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Draper, Elizabeth, 1744-1788.

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Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768

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English novelist. From the description of ALS : Montpellier, to Thomas Becket, 1763 Oct. 18. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122626256 British novelist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Turin, to Messrs. Foley et Panchaude, bankers at Paris, 1765 Nov. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270579056 English writer and Church of England clergyman. From the description of Manuscript copy of a letter : [London,...

Phillips, F. M.

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Elizabeth Draper, wife of Daniel Draper who was Secretary to the Government at Bombay, India, went to England in 1765 with her family in order that her children could be given an English education. Her husband returned to India that same year, but Elizabeth remained in England with the children. In 1767 she met Laurence Sterne, the noted author of Tristram Shandy, and the two began a very close friendship. Mrs. Draper was forced to leave England on April 3 of that same year due to the demands of...