Jane Williams to Mary Shelley
MS. Abinger c. 46, fols. 22-3
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Jane Williams to Mary Shelley
Shelfmark
MS. Abinger c. 46, fols. 22-3
Summary
Original, signed.
Concerning Jane's continuing grief; views on tyranny and oppression; Jane's intention to get a portrait of Shelley and Edward Williams; news of acquaintances; et al.
Mentions Charles [Clairmont]; [George Gordon] Byron; [Edward] Trelawny; [Thomas] Medwin; [Maria] Gisborne; [Thomas Love] Peacock; [Thomas Jefferson] Hogg
Incipit: Why are you silent my dearest Mary?...
Date
22, 26 Dec. [1822]
Language
English
Physical extent
2 Leaves
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Collection contents
Mary Shelley, correspondence and papers
Original correspondence
Jane Williams to Mary Shelley
