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About that coat Written by Golda (8/28/2005 10:28 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, The first letter., penned by Reeba

>I think she is showing a concern for his health by referring to his 'light coat' in her own way.

I do not believe that the term 'light' refers to the weight of the cloth. Instead, JA is referring to the color. JA notes that Tom Lefroy is an admirer of Tom Jones, as in the character/novel, and T.Jones wore a white coat. If you are reading the LeFaye edition of the letters, you can read the details in footnote #13.

Keeping light colored clothing clean was difficult; it was an impractical color for a man's morning coat. Only the very wealthy could be so extravagent.

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The first letter. Reeba (8/28/2005 10:03 a.m.)

Tom Lefroy in Letter 1. Robbin (8/28/2005 2:11 p.m.)
- That's an interesting... Reeba (8/28/2005 2:45 p.m.)
Not so sad... Cathy A (8/28/2005 2:09 p.m.)
- An uninterrupted conversation... Vanessa M (8/29/2005 12:45 a.m.)
  - You bring up good points LaurieC (8/29/2005 11:47 p.m.)
    - Give me an occupation...er...time...;-) nfm Vanessa M (8/30/2005 7:47 p.m.)
  - Maybe you could post that... Cathy A (8/29/2005 2:37 p.m.)
  - Postage Maisy (8/29/2005 9:37 a.m.)
How differently we think! Joan Ellen (8/28/2005 11:10 a.m.)
About that coat Golda (8/28/2005 10:28 a.m.)
- What I find ironic... Line (8/28/2005 1:28 p.m.)
  - A man Barbara (8/28/2005 1:37 p.m.)
- Here's the quote JulieW (8/28/2005 10:52 a.m.)
That Jane is so intimate in her thoughts... Mandy N (8/28/2005 10:22 a.m.)
I agree ,Reeba JulieW (8/28/2005 10:21 a.m.)
- Missing Letters Jean B (8/28/2005 1:56 p.m.)
  - One missing Barbara (8/28/2005 2:11 p.m.)
    - Possible... Ramya (8/28/2005 7:47 p.m.)
  - The intro says... Cathy A (8/28/2005 2:10 p.m.)
    - I think... Vanessa M (8/29/2005 12:30 a.m.)
      - Yes I must agree with that. nfm Robbin (8/29/2005 1:24 a.m.)
    - At that age? Barbara (8/28/2005 2:12 p.m.)
      - Could the letters between 1+2... Cathy A (8/28/2005 2:31 p.m.)
- Jane's confidante Barbara (8/28/2005 11:27 a.m.)
  - But would Cassandra... Cheryl (8/28/2005 4:23 p.m.)
    - I thought it was more affectionate Barbara (8/28/2005 4:47 p.m.)
      - Good point   Cheryl (8/28/2005 4:56 p.m.)
        
        Jinx   JulieW (8/28/2005 5:09 p.m.)
        
        I have picked up a similar impression   Ramya (8/28/2005 7:43 p.m.)
        
        Big Sister   Cheryl (8/28/2005 5:45 p.m.)
    - Had the Same Thoughts BarbaraB (8/28/2005 4:36 p.m.)
- Mr H. Mandy N (8/28/2005 10:49 a.m.)

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