Finding aid for the Mary Russell Mitford letter to Mrs. Clive
Title:
Mary Russell Mitford letter to Mrs. Clive
Repository:
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
Creator:
Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855.
Dates:
July 14, 1845
Quantity:
.01 cubic feet
Abstract:
 This handwritten signed note to Mrs. Clive lacks a greeting and possibly is a partial note. It mentions a "Miss Cashman(?) the American Actress," the Howitts, and sends compliments to Mr. Clive.
Identification:
MSS375
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Mary Russell Mitford

Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855) was an English novelist and dramatist. She was born in Hampshire, England. She is best known for the book Our Village, a series of sketches of village scenes based upon Three Mile Cross, a small Hamlet in Shinfield. Her humor and quick wit was balanced with tales of harsh poverty in her work.

Scope and Content

This handwritten signed note to Mrs. Clive lacks a greeting and possibly is a partial note. It mentions a "Miss Cashman(?) the American Actress," the Howitts, and sends compliments to Mr. Clive.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is a single item.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Subjects:

Authors.

Persons:

Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855.

Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.

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