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JA questions - nails and bread. Anielka (3/21/2003 8:29 p.m.)

toast Sylvia Lee (3/22/2003 4:48 a.m.)
- English -- not French -- Toast Linden (3/22/2003 8:50 p.m.)
  - Toasting Fork Captain Everett (3/23/2003 10:31 a.m.)
- Bread Captain Everett (3/22/2003 11:03 a.m.)
On nails Elena (3/22/2003 3:32 a.m.)

On-line biography of JA Linden (3/17/2003 3:57 a.m.)

The Hill biography and another.. Leif G-n (3/17/2003 10:45 a.m.)

JA & the Wars, Part 4 (1801-1805) Captain Everett (3/16/2003 5:56 p.m.)

Volunteers? Louise C (3/17/2003 3:50 a.m.)
- Volunteers Captain Everett (3/17/2003 6:54 p.m.)
- Volunteers Jack Cerf (3/17/2003 2:27 p.m.)
  - More volontaires Linden (3/17/2003 3:56 p.m.)
  - Volunteers 1778... Frank (3/17/2003 3:37 p.m.)
Martello Towers Linden (3/17/2003 3:07 a.m.)
- Trying again with that link Linden (3/17/2003 3:11 a.m.)
Thanks for making military info so interesting. nfm Barbara Elizabeth (3/16/2003 9:31 p.m.)

MT: Mr Austen's letter to Francis Linden (3/15/2003 5:47 p.m.)

didn't find online, but... LouAnn (3/17/2003 4:52 p.m.)
- Thanks very much. I'll chase it up. nfm Linden (3/17/2003 5:23 p.m.)

Funny Mrs Austen Leif G-n (3/14/2003 10:29 p.m.)

Even funnier Mrs Austen! DeeMac (3/15/2003 4:07 a.m.)
- More from the comedywriter Mrs Austen Leif G-n (3/15/2003 7:32 p.m.)
  - Following up..... Caroline (3/15/2003 10:04 p.m.)

M.T. Henry's business dealings Caroline (3/14/2003 9:15 p.m.)

Article about Henry Linden (3/17/2003 3:49 a.m.)
- Puts me to mind helena6 (3/21/2003 3:28 a.m.)
William Deedes Linden (3/17/2003 3:41 a.m.)
First thoughts on those connections Linden (3/15/2003 5:01 p.m.)
- Frank.... Caroline (3/15/2003 9:30 p.m.)
  - Are there any clues about Charles James' age? nfm Linden (3/15/2003 10:24 p.m.)

Winchester Leif G-n (3/14/2003 9:58 a.m.)

A little more on Winchester Linda Fern (3/16/2003 10:06 a.m.)
- Tombs and memorial stones Caroline (3/16/2003 1:26 p.m.)
The Winchester house is easy to find... Mary-L (3/16/2003 12:17 a.m.)

MT: Biographical notice of the author Linden (3/13/2003 4:49 p.m.)

Henry's hagiography TimLee (3/13/2003 6:02 p.m.)
- Never speak ill...... Caroline (3/13/2003 6:57 p.m.)

MT: Political Jane Jack Cerf (3/12/2003 6:29 p.m.)

The changing political atmosphere Linden (3/15/2003 6:52 p.m.)
Again, those Hastingses Linden (3/15/2003 5:51 p.m.)
- Not same family.. Shinjinee (3/15/2003 11:24 p.m.)
  - Shinjinee, I knew I could rely on you Linden (3/16/2003 4:55 a.m.)
Mary, Queen of Scots / The Stuarts KatherineA (3/14/2003 2:24 p.m.)
- I agree..... Caroline (3/14/2003 5:42 p.m.)
  - JA was sixteen nfm KatherineA (3/18/2003 8:29 a.m.)
Fascinating article - thanks for posting it. nfm Linden (3/12/2003 7:14 p.m.)

MT , GR, and the cow's tail ..... Caroline (3/11/2003 9:29 p.m.)

Joy succeeds joy! nfm Linden (3/12/2003 9:22 a.m.)

MT: Henry's bankruptcy Linden (3/11/2003 7:43 p.m.)

Tilson's bank: a wild speculation, and a sober thought Linden (3/12/2003 1:36 a.m.)
- A couple of contemporary bankers Linden (3/12/2003 7:52 p.m.)
  - Sarcasm Jack Cerf (3/13/2003 9:40 a.m.)
- Earl of Moira Jack Cerf (3/12/2003 6:36 p.m.)
  - Lord Moira: a correction and some additions. Linden (3/12/2003 10:34 p.m.)
    - On Moira/ Hastings... Shinjinee (3/13/2003 2:20 p.m.)
      - Of two Hastingses Linden (3/13/2003 3:22 p.m.)
        
        No idea! Shinjinee (3/15/2003 11:15 p.m.)
    - A Repentance Offering Jack Cerf (3/13/2003 9:35 a.m.)
      - To pluck a rose....   DeeMac (3/14/2003 1:44 a.m.)
        
        Learn Something New Here Every Day - nfm   Jack Cerf (3/14/2003 10:10 a.m.)
        
        Ah, plumbing! I love to learn about plumbing. nfm   Linden (3/14/2003 4:26 a.m.)
- Very quick response Caroline (3/12/2003 1:43 p.m.)
  - Moira and Wentworth Woodhouse? Linden (3/12/2003 7:57 p.m.)
  - "Ministry of All Talents"? helena6 (3/12/2003 5:08 p.m.)
    - Ministry of All the Talents Jack Cerf (3/12/2003 5:54 p.m.)
      - More on the `Talents' Linden (3/12/2003 7:34 p.m.)
      - What does the name mean? nfm helena6 (3/12/2003 7:12 p.m.)
Receiver General &c Jack Cerf (3/11/2003 8:00 p.m.)
- Enlightenment! Linden (3/11/2003 8:36 p.m.)
  - Biographical notice TimLee (3/13/2003 2:53 p.m.)
    - Thanks for that. nfm Linden (3/13/2003 3:23 p.m.)

On another note.. Leif G-n (3/11/2003 6:19 p.m.)

Very noteworthy indeed! Caroline (3/11/2003 8:42 p.m.)
- To add a very small note (-; Rebecca Mog (3/12/2003 1:02 a.m.)

M.T. Was it Addisons? Caroline (3/11/2003 8:13 a.m.)

Claire Tomalin thinks cancer. NFM donald s. taylor (3/11/2003 3:15 p.m.)
I'd love to know that Anne P (3/11/2003 9:27 a.m.)
- Carol Sheild's speculation helena6 (3/11/2003 3:02 p.m.)
  - Yes. Caroline (3/11/2003 3:20 p.m.)
    - Check Claire Tomalin's Jane Austen: A Life. donald s. taylor (3/11/2003 5:21 p.m.)

M.T. JA is MAD! Caroline (3/11/2003 8:09 a.m.)

Perhaps financial concerns played a role? Kay S (3/11/2003 10:18 a.m.)
- M.A.D. DeeMac (3/11/2003 2:53 p.m.)

Bad Jane.. Leif G-n (3/10/2003 8:14 p.m.)

What's The Problem Jack Cerf (3/11/2003 1:54 p.m.)
- The problem is.. Leif G-n (3/11/2003 6:05 p.m.)
  - What *is* wrong with having servants? KatherineA (3/13/2003 5:17 p.m.)
    - To be fair to the more egalitarian side helena6 (3/13/2003 10:30 p.m.)
      - Brought Up To It Jack Cerf (3/14/2003 3:36 p.m.)
      - Another idea? KatherineA (3/14/2003 2:33 p.m.)
        
        Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery Linden (3/14/2003 4:33 p.m.)
    - On servants and slaves Linden (3/13/2003 5:33 p.m.)
      - British public opinion in 1814 Linden (3/14/2003 4:57 p.m.)
      - THE industrial town - depicted by Jane   StewartMcI (3/14/2003 2:12 p.m.)
        
        And another industrial site.....   Caroline (3/14/2003 5:39 p.m.)
        
        True, but   KatherineA (3/18/2003 8:16 a.m.)
        
        St Giles and Seven Dials   Linden (3/18/2003 6:40 p.m.)
        
        Hmm......   Caroline (3/18/2003 11:31 a.m.)
        
        You can't fool me! It's Lyme, of course. nfm   Linden (3/15/2003 10:26 p.m.)
        
        You got me! Good point. nfm   Linden (3/14/2003 5:37 p.m.)
        
        And the town you are referring to is...? nfm   KatherineA (3/14/2003 2:26 p.m.)
        
        And the Answer Is   Jack Cerf (3/14/2003 2:48 p.m.)
        
        The Royal Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth   StewartMcI (3/14/2003 5:53 p.m.)
        
        I take your point, but   KatherineA (3/18/2003 8:24 a.m.)
        
        Portsea   Caroline (3/18/2003 12:06 p.m.)
      - Thomas Clarkson KatherineA (3/14/2003 5:37 a.m.)
        
        Follow this link Linden (3/14/2003 4:20 p.m.)
  - Is It, Then? Jack Cerf (3/12/2003 9:34 a.m.)
    - Basis for argument..? Leif G-n (3/12/2003 5:04 p.m.)
      - A Bit Thin Jack Cerf (3/12/2003 6:00 p.m.)
        
        Good or bad ? Leif G-n (3/12/2003 7:59 p.m.)
      - Dear Aunt Jane   helena6 (3/12/2003 5:23 p.m.)
        
        Jane the Impaler   Linden (3/12/2003 8:14 p.m.)
        
        Women are rational creatures   helena6 (3/12/2003 8:52 p.m.)
        
        Really? Then you might enjoy...   Linda Fern (3/13/2003 2:38 a.m.)
        
        Many thanks Linda - good site nfm   Frank (3/14/2003 3:12 a.m.)
        
        As I said   helena6 (3/13/2003 10:54 a.m.)
        
        Lovely Insights   Jack Cerf (3/13/2003 9:43 a.m.)
    - Oh, Jack! Caroline (3/12/2003 1:49 p.m.)
      - Point Taken -- Sorry nfm Jack Cerf (3/12/2003 2:57 p.m.)
Whitewashing JA Caroline (3/10/2003 11:06 p.m.)
- One possible cause? Ann2 (3/11/2003 7:58 a.m.)
  - Cassandra and Whitewashing LizzieT (3/11/2003 10:12 a.m.)
    - Actually, Cassandra is innocent of burning Jane's letters... Mary-L (3/12/2003 12:46 a.m.)
      - Re: Cassandra not burning letters.. Leif G-n (3/12/2003 8:45 p.m.)
        
        Cassandra and the letters Mary-L (3/13/2003 12:49 a.m.)
      - Thank you, Mary. News indeed1 NFM   donald s. taylor (3/12/2003 2:45 a.m.)
        
        Yes, Mary..have you got time for more?   Caroline (3/12/2003 1:51 p.m.)
        
        "Time for more" about Caroline and Cassandra...   Mary-L (3/13/2003 1:03 a.m.)
        
        LOL! Thank you, Mary!   Caroline (3/13/2003 1:01 p.m.)

JA and large incomes. donald s. taylor (3/9/2003 4:46 p.m.)

Looking at her narrowness form the opposite end.... Caroline (3/10/2003 3:52 p.m.)
- I doubt, Caroline, donald s. taylor (3/10/2003 5:27 p.m.)
  - I doubt, Donald KatherineA (3/10/2003 7:18 p.m.)
    - I'm with Katherine on this one... Caroline (3/10/2003 9:50 p.m.)
      - She was clearly interested donald s. taylor (3/10/2003 10:16 p.m.)
  - I've always felt ... Anne P (3/10/2003 5:39 p.m.)
    - Jane paid... Frank (3/10/2003 7:33 p.m.)
    - I also forgot Nurse Rooke in Persuasion. donald s. taylor (3/10/2003 6:17 p.m.)
Clever Mr. Shepherd. donald s. taylor (3/10/2003 3:48 p.m.)
- Clever Indeed Jack Cerf (3/11/2003 1:56 p.m.)
Plight of the poor but genteel; invisibility of the servant class Kay S (3/10/2003 1:48 p.m.)
- Maybe, maybe not helena6 (3/10/2003 4:52 p.m.)
- I think you are quite correct, Kay. donald s. taylor (3/10/2003 3:55 p.m.)
JA, Servants, and Social Commentary Captain Everett (3/9/2003 11:37 p.m.)
She was no communist helena6 (3/9/2003 11:26 p.m.)
- I was very struck Rae (3/10/2003 5:46 p.m.)
- I didn't make myself very clear, I guess. donald s. taylor (3/10/2003 2:15 a.m.)
  - She could... helena6 (3/10/2003 2:43 a.m.)
  - Re: JA and working class novels Leif G-n (3/10/2003 2:32 a.m.)

JA & the Wars. Part 3 - (1796-1800) Captain Everett (3/9/2003 3:27 p.m.)

The Irish Connection Linden (reposted) (3/11/2003 9:13 p.m.)
I am all gratitude Anne P (3/10/2003 5:33 p.m.)
Thanks for your fascinating posts nfm Rae (3/10/2003 5:02 p.m.)
Captain E to be promoted.. Leif G-n (3/10/2003 12:33 a.m.)
- I second the motion for promotion! Kay S (3/10/2003 2:01 p.m.)
  - Promotion Captain Everett (3/10/2003 11:33 p.m.)
    - Seeing stars ??? StewartMcI (3/14/2003 2:01 a.m.)
      - Epaulettes Captain Everett (3/14/2003 7:38 a.m.)
- Thanks-BTW 14thLD="Duchess of York's Own" (nfm) Captain Everett (3/10/2003 6:58 a.m.)
Good Stuff, Jason kathleen (elder) (3/9/2003 7:30 p.m.)
- Another big thank you. Been printing here as well :-} nfm Ann2 (3/10/2003 1:47 a.m.)
The Irish Connection Linden (3/9/2003 4:35 p.m.)
- Oh, go play a jig, Linden!!! Caroline (3/9/2003 6:43 p.m.)
  - Ladies... Captain Everett (3/9/2003 11:06 p.m.)

JA and the Wars, Part 2 - (1795-96) Captain Everett (3/6/2003 11:08 p.m.)

Twelfth Light Dragoons Website Captain Everett (3/8/2003 9:17 a.m.)
- Interesting link. Thanks, nfm Linden (3/8/2003 5:24 p.m.)
Knighting sailors Linden (3/7/2003 4:41 p.m.)
Thanks, Jason! Caroline (3/7/2003 12:28 p.m.)
- Militia movements and Numbers Captain Everett (3/7/2003 6:42 p.m.)
Jason, you should publish this - it's brilliant! nfm Anne P (3/7/2003 10:10 a.m.)
Fantastic background! Thank you! nfm DeeMac (3/7/2003 2:46 a.m.)
Thanks, Jason - I appreciate all your work! nfm Linda Fern (3/6/2003 11:46 p.m.)

JA and science Linden (3/5/2003 8:02 p.m.)

Better late than never... Spencer (3/5/2003 3:58 a.m.)

Is it or isn't it??? KatherineA (3/6/2003 5:05 p.m.)
- Looks Georgian to me! Spencer (3/6/2003 5:21 p.m.)
Bingo! Caroline (3/5/2003 4:28 p.m.)

MT: Jane Austen and the Wars, Part 1 Captain Everett (3/3/2003 10:34 p.m.)

A few thoughts about the Naval brothers.. Leif G-n (3/4/2003 11:04 a.m.)
- Less illustrious offspring Anielka (3/4/2003 11:48 a.m.)
- Charles Austen and family? Kay S (3/4/2003 11:20 a.m.)
  - Wives on board Captain Everett (3/4/2003 6:25 p.m.)
    - Not at all uncommon Anne P (3/6/2003 6:36 p.m.)
      - What did Mrs Croft do at Trafalgar?   Linden (3/7/2003 4:49 p.m.)
        
        Oh, didn't you know?   Anne P (3/7/2003 5:35 p.m.)
        
        Actually...   Spencer (3/8/2003 3:53 a.m.)
        
        And she was therefore recruited   Linden (3/8/2003 10:10 p.m.)
        
        They had a party at Jerez...   Frank (3/9/2003 6:25 a.m.)
        
        LOL! nfm   Anne P (3/8/2003 4:47 a.m.)
Additions and one correction. Linden (3/3/2003 11:42 p.m.)
- JA & the Wars Pt 1 - Correction Captain Everett (3/4/2003 7:26 a.m.)

M.T. Chawton already! Caroline (3/3/2003 2:29 p.m.)

'Tis very unwise, I know (-; Rebecca Mog (3/6/2003 9:34 p.m.)
Did I miss a thread about poor George... Karen G. (3/4/2003 3:13 p.m.)
Farewell Bath .. Welcome Chawton! Leif G-n (3/3/2003 5:59 p.m.)
- Relations Anielka (3/4/2003 4:15 a.m.)
  - Re: Relations.. Leif G-n (3/4/2003 9:15 a.m.)
    - Good point! Anielka (3/4/2003 10:54 p.m.)
      - Family relations Cinthia (3/5/2003 10:21 a.m.)
        
        And just to make it even more confusing Linden (3/5/2003 4:31 p.m.)
      - Re. Relations.. Leif G-n (3/5/2003 8:20 a.m.)
        
        Brilliant! Anielka (3/5/2003 8:09 p.m.)
  - Very interesting! That thought.... Linda Fern (3/4/2003 7:35 a.m.)
- choice of Chawton Mark C (3/4/2003 12:50 a.m.)
  - Shades of S&S? Kay S (3/4/2003 11:06 a.m.)
    - Something a bit more pleasant..and positive..... Caroline (3/4/2003 12:58 p.m.)
      - LeFaye   Kay S (3/4/2003 4:58 p.m.)
        
        Is this the same book?   Rae (3/6/2003 6:29 p.m.)
        
        I'm quite sure it is   Myretta (3/6/2003 7:57 p.m.)
        
        It so happens...   Ann2 (3/8/2003 5:24 p.m.)
        
        Many thanks nfm   Rae (3/7/2003 1:22 p.m.)
        
        One tiny warning.....   Caroline (3/4/2003 8:31 p.m.)
        
        I WANT IT!!!!   Linden (3/5/2003 4:33 p.m.)
        
        A link   Barbara (3/5/2003 5:24 p.m.)
        
        Thanks nfm   Linden (3/5/2003 5:59 p.m.)
      - All explanations make sense to me! :-) nfm Karen G. (3/4/2003 3:21 p.m.)

Plays by Jane -where to find? Leif G-n (3/2/2003 6:52 p.m.)

The only one I know of...... Caroline (3/2/2003 7:20 p.m.)

swimming kathy taylor (3/1/2003 10:30 p.m.)

swimming and bathing Line (3/2/2003 10:15 p.m.)
Thank you kathy taylor (3/2/2003 4:41 p.m.)
Healthy vs unheathy seaside resorts KatherineA (3/2/2003 11:16 a.m.)
- In real life... Frank (3/3/2003 3:47 p.m.)
  - Who is the Irishman? KatherineA (3/4/2003 7:35 a.m.)
    - I'm afraid..... Caroline (3/4/2003 7:50 a.m.)
  - Well, of course he was Linden (3/3/2003 10:07 p.m.)
  - No reason to suppose so. Spencer (3/3/2003 5:22 p.m.)
    - Very likely... Frank (3/3/2003 9:23 p.m.)
Kathy, may I use this question as a "test case"? Caroline (3/2/2003 10:22 a.m.)
- 18th century swimwear BethMarie (3/8/2003 12:50 a.m.)
All sorts of information in the archives kathleen (elder) (3/2/2003 7:06 a.m.)

KCB or GCB ? Leif G-n (3/1/2003 5:26 p.m.)

Or all three? :-) kathleen (elder) (3/1/2003 6:14 p.m.)

Re: Who was Martha Lloyd ? Leif G-n (3/1/2003 5:02 p.m.)

Thanks,Lief! Caroline (3/2/2003 3:50 p.m.)

M.T. Jane Austen's Southampton Caroline (2/28/2003 8:33 p.m.)

MT: JA's acquaintance Linden (2/28/2003 12:55 a.m.)

Very interested, but... KatherineA (2/28/2003 3:40 p.m.)

M. T. Who was Martha Lloyd? Caroline (2/27/2003 10:36 p.m.)

The Lloyds and JA's family Anielka (3/4/2003 4:48 a.m.)
A model for Charlotte Lucas? Louise C (2/28/2003 11:47 p.m.)
She did a lot of cooking? nfm KatherineA (2/28/2003 3:49 p.m.)
- I have the cookbook.... Caroline (2/28/2003 8:17 p.m.)
sister of Mary Lloyd LouAnn (2/28/2003 11:14 a.m.)
- Mary buried at Steventon Karen G. (3/3/2003 10:48 p.m.)
  - I get that feeling, too Caroline (3/4/2003 7:45 a.m.)
- On naming children Linden (3/1/2003 4:33 p.m.)

White Lion Katy L (2/27/2003 4:13 p.m.)

Question about earnings from writing Zia (2/27/2003 12:47 p.m.)

Check JA own letters Cinthia (2/27/2003 3:24 p.m.)

MT: JA's mother, the hypochrondriac? Leonore (2/26/2003 11:48 a.m.)

I did read... LouAnn (2/26/2003 12:26 p.m.)
- I read that too...and Gloria (2/26/2003 3:44 p.m.)
  - Yes, Tomalin quotes Jean F. (2/26/2003 4:14 p.m.)
    - Welcome to L&T ,Jean! Caroline (2/26/2003 5:16 p.m.)
      - Yes, I am interested Jean F. (2/26/2003 5:33 p.m.)
        
        thanks LouAnn (2/27/2003 5:05 p.m.)

Yes the pumps helena6 (2/26/2003 12:16 a.m.)

Brother Edward the lucky one.. Leif G-n (2/25/2003 9:08 p.m.)

Tough on the boy Ann2 (2/28/2003 5:24 p.m.)
- I think so helena6 (2/28/2003 6:27 p.m.)
Edward's adoption ..and possible legalities. Caroline (2/26/2003 7:30 p.m.)
- Why Edward? Golda (3/3/2003 2:23 p.m.)
  - Unfortunate James Karen G. (3/3/2003 10:41 p.m.)
- Just a wild thought Karen G. (2/27/2003 1:09 p.m.)
  - Another wild thought.. Leif G-n (2/27/2003 8:52 p.m.)
    - And another.... Caroline (2/27/2003 10:38 p.m.)
- Not an Austen connection. Anielka (2/27/2003 9:47 a.m.)
  - John Knight Hinton Caroline (2/27/2003 10:22 a.m.)
    - Thanks Caroline Anielka (3/6/2003 5:11 a.m.)
- Re: Edward's adoption and .. Leif G-n (2/26/2003 11:17 p.m.)
  - It was not until... helena6 (2/27/2003 3:40 a.m.)
Another view Kay S (2/26/2003 10:51 a.m.)
- Edward's adoption and Grand tour.. Leif G-n (2/26/2003 8:25 p.m.)
  - Jane's brothers prolific letter-writers? Karen G. (2/27/2003 12:39 p.m.)
    - Re. Jane's brothers writing home Leif G-n (2/27/2003 9:32 p.m.)
- Silhouette of Edward's presentation..... DeeMac (2/26/2003 12:23 p.m.)
  - symbolic silhouette Karen G. (2/26/2003 6:07 p.m.)
Discussion timeframe..... Caroline (2/25/2003 9:30 p.m.)

MT JA's family's life expectancy Anielka (2/25/2003 6:35 p.m.)

Obstetrics Jack Cerf (2/25/2003 8:34 p.m.)
- Just one! Anielka (2/28/2003 3:41 a.m.)
- Definitely more harm than good Linden (2/26/2003 12:09 a.m.)
  - So he died of... Gloria (2/26/2003 4:01 p.m.)

M.T.Was there a seaside romance? Caroline (2/25/2003 1:21 p.m.)

Who did Jane Austen meet in Bath? Caroline (2/25/2003 1:18 p.m.)

My 4xGreat-grandparents? Louise C (2/26/2003 2:53 a.m.)
- LOL! Caroline (2/28/2003 10:37 a.m.)
Did she drop any names? Linden (2/25/2003 1:47 p.m.)
A place to start looking Linden (2/25/2003 1:38 p.m.)

M.T. Moving to Bath Caroline (2/23/2003 3:28 p.m.)

Bath Kay S (2/24/2003 1:26 p.m.)
- Bath vs Steventon Laura Dawn (2/25/2003 4:49 a.m.)
  - retiring Karen G. (2/26/2003 6:25 p.m.)
    - Did they live poorly in Bath? Caroline (2/26/2003 7:17 p.m.)
      - didn't get to go inside... Karen G. (2/27/2003 12:46 p.m.)
        
        Thanks... Caroline (2/28/2003 10:39 a.m.)

M.T. For whom did JA write? Caroline (2/23/2003 3:26 p.m.)

Family writings Anielka (2/27/2003 10:08 a.m.)
A personal opinion KatherineA (2/26/2003 4:55 p.m.)
A related question Katharine T (2/25/2003 10:38 a.m.)

Another Dragoon..... Caroline (2/23/2003 3:16 p.m.)

Counting Linden (2/25/2003 1:29 a.m.)
- Napoleon... Shinjinee (2/27/2003 8:09 a.m.)
  - Napoleon and Nobility Jack Cerf (2/28/2003 4:12 p.m.)
    - Not Sandhurst.... Caroline (3/4/2003 8:05 a.m.)
      - There was a officer-cadet school at High Wycombe (nfm) Captain Everett (3/4/2003 6:47 p.m.)
- Only the usual Caroline (2/25/2003 7:44 a.m.)
  - Four quarters of nobility Linden (2/25/2003 2:45 p.m.)

M.T.Jane 's lovers-Tom and Sam Caroline (2/23/2003 3:13 p.m.)

JA and Tom (...long!) Mary-L (2/24/2003 12:03 a.m.)
- Oh, what a Mary... Gloria (2/24/2003 9:25 p.m.)
- Bless you Mary... Linda Fern (2/24/2003 8:11 a.m.)
Family Lefroy legend helena6 (2/23/2003 4:37 p.m.)
- You can... Frank (2/24/2003 5:14 a.m.)

Jane's meet with 'Phylly' Walter Leif G-n (2/21/2003 8:19 a.m.)

Well, what a Henry? Linden (2/26/2003 12:42 a.m.)
That magazine again.... Leanne S (2/21/2003 12:23 p.m.)

"High life at Steventon" Leif G-n (2/20/2003 10:43 p.m.)

Other people involved in theatricals Caroline (2/21/2003 7:30 a.m.)
- Other people involved in theatricals Leif G-n (2/21/2003 8:07 a.m.)
Jane the entertainer helena6 (2/21/2003 1:23 a.m.)

Juvenilia/Early Writings Kay S (2/20/2003 2:34 p.m.)

JA as a literary advisor KatherineA (2/20/2003 3:26 p.m.)
- What an editor! Ann2 (2/24/2003 2:13 p.m.)
The Loiterer Linden (2/20/2003 2:40 p.m.)
- "Currently in submission" Linda Fern (2/20/2003 7:52 p.m.)
  - Caroline.... Linden (2/21/2003 12:48 a.m.)
    - Not ignoring this... Caroline (2/23/2003 3:18 p.m.)
- A nice piece from the Loiterer... helena6 (2/20/2003 4:37 p.m.)
  - Definitely funny... Gloria (2/20/2003 10:15 p.m.)
  - A Sporting Parson Jack Cerf (2/20/2003 4:51 p.m.)
- Check this out Kay S (2/20/2003 2:48 p.m.)
  - Thank you... Gloria (2/20/2003 10:24 p.m.)
  - Convoluted syntax KatherineA (2/20/2003 3:14 p.m.)

Origins of Churching Jack Cerf (2/18/2003 7:25 p.m.)

Napoleon blankets? Kay S (2/17/2003 12:43 p.m.)

Napoleon Blanket Jack Cerf (2/18/2003 9:03 a.m.)
- LOL! Well BarbaraK (2/18/2003 3:47 p.m.)
- Wellington Boot more useful! nfm Frank (2/18/2003 3:21 p.m.)
  - Or perhaps a Cardigan? nfm Linden (2/19/2003 6:03 a.m.)
    - And of course a Sandwich nfm StewartMcI (2/19/2003 9:30 a.m.)
      - Or a Balaclava! (Sorry, wrong period) nfm KatherineA (2/19/2003 2:58 p.m.)
        
        With a Raglan Coat! nfm Frank (2/19/2003 4:26 p.m.)
The annoying Park Honan Leif G-n (2/18/2003 12:37 a.m.)
- Definitively ... Lin (2/18/2003 7:15 p.m.)
  - Agreed Kay S (2/19/2003 11:06 a.m.)
    - More controversy than you can shake a stick at..... Caroline (2/19/2003 7:03 p.m.)
      - Please, let's compare bios when we're though! nfm Kay S (2/20/2003 2:35 p.m.)
Makeshift tents, perhaps??? DeeMac (2/17/2003 4:28 p.m.)
- Blanket Tents Captain Everett (2/17/2003 10:12 p.m.)
Hmm... Linden (2/17/2003 2:52 p.m.)

M.T.Jane Austen's "marriage certificates" Caroline (2/16/2003 3:17 p.m.)

Also mentioned in Tomalin Katharine T (2/19/2003 4:29 p.m.)
Mentioned in new magazine Leanne S (2/19/2003 12:31 p.m.)
- Oh yes, thank you! Ann2 (2/19/2003 4:05 p.m.)
Interesting BarbaraK (2/18/2003 3:50 p.m.)
Hmm, who found the paper and saved it? Ann2 (2/16/2003 4:49 p.m.)

Yes, usually only whites were washed Jessamyn (2/14/2003 6:22 p.m.)

Everyday fabrics, dark colors Jessamyn (2/14/2003 6:10 p.m.)

Early years at Steventon Leif G-n (2/13/2003 8:41 p.m.)

University entrance Caroline (2/16/2003 1:21 p.m.)
- When were girls first admitted at university? Ann2 (2/16/2003 2:40 p.m.)
  - Women and university admission... Alys LW (2/16/2003 5:53 p.m.)
  - Limited admission began in 1878.... DeeMac (2/16/2003 5:39 p.m.)
Mad Lords and Sad Schooldays Caroline (2/16/2003 11:05 a.m.)
- Lord Portsmouth MiriB (2/17/2003 6:56 a.m.)
  - Little Lord Lymington Leif G-n (2/17/2003 6:08 p.m.)
Lord L and Lord S Linden (2/14/2003 5:13 p.m.)
- My Ls and Ps.. Leif G-n (2/15/2003 12:48 a.m.)
  - Another school for girls Linden (2/15/2003 3:51 p.m.)

MT: Early education LindyS (2/13/2003 8:34 p.m.)

Claire Tomalin on JA's schools MiriB (2/14/2003 4:41 a.m.)
- Another view of the Abbey School scenario Caroline (2/16/2003 11:44 a.m.)
  - I agree and can't help but wonder... Tori Marie (2/16/2003 5:14 p.m.)
    - (Northanger) Abbey Kay S (2/16/2003 5:51 p.m.)
  - More on the Abbey School Linden (2/16/2003 3:43 p.m.)
  - Independence LindyS (2/16/2003 1:49 p.m.)
    - Theatre and gossip..... Caroline (2/16/2003 2:09 p.m.)
  - Abbey School today Caroline (2/16/2003 11:59 a.m.)
- Running a school Linden (2/14/2003 9:52 p.m.)
  - no obstacle whatsoever ...except ignorance Ann2 (2/16/2003 2:01 p.m.)
    - New Harmony, Indiana Kay S (2/17/2003 12:27 p.m.)
    - Owen and Lancaster Linden (2/16/2003 2:41 p.m.)
      - The real thing... KatherineA (2/19/2003 3:09 p.m.)
        
        Of course you had to post the link! Well done. nfm Linden (2/19/2003 6:44 p.m.)
      - We are acquainted.... Ann2 (2/16/2003 4:55 p.m.)

Rosy ? ElizabethD (2/13/2003 12:44 a.m.)

MT. Why Jane was called Jane. Anielka (2/10/2003 7:35 p.m.)

Excellent! and another thought... Linda Fern (2/11/2003 8:12 a.m.)
I have nothing to add, except... Linden (2/11/2003 2:09 a.m.)
- You certainly are a treasure! nfm Anne P (2/11/2003 9:23 a.m.)
Very interesting! And a question... LindyS (2/10/2003 8:55 p.m.)

MT. Farming out babies Linden (2/10/2003 12:00 a.m.)

Weaning Clare A (2/10/2003 5:23 a.m.)
- Breast-feeding Linden (2/10/2003 3:43 p.m.)
  - A possible answer LindyS (2/10/2003 6:16 p.m.)
  - LOL! Anne P (2/10/2003 4:13 p.m.)
- 'A good woman at Deane'..? Kay S (2/10/2003 10:41 a.m.)
- Farming out babies Deborah Julia (2/10/2003 9:51 a.m.)
  - Claire Tomalin says: Anne P (2/10/2003 11:10 a.m.)
    - Addendum..... Caroline (2/10/2003 11:22 a.m.)
      - Maybe Tomalin... Gloria (2/10/2003 10:51 p.m.)
      - I think you're right Anne P (2/10/2003 2:05 p.m.)
        
        Very helpful and interesting, thanks for the explanation! - NFM Kay S (2/10/2003 2:54 p.m.)

MT An income to marry on Linden (2/8/2003 3:56 p.m.)

Pollution, the V word, etc. Linden (2/8/2003 3:21 p.m.)

MT: Real people & places in JA's life vs. names in the novels Kay S (2/7/2003 1:53 p.m.)

Jane KatherineA (2/7/2003 2:42 p.m.)

Scientists in JA Linden (2/6/2003 4:04 p.m.)

Re: Rumford Leif G-n (2/6/2003 4:22 p.m.)

A little ahead of time ... Anne P (2/5/2003 4:31 p.m.)

Here's a link Anne P (2/5/2003 4:47 p.m.)

An early biography -- so many mistakes, kathleen (elder) (2/4/2003 3:23 p.m.)

Well, at least they spelt her name right! ;-) nfm Caroline (2/4/2003 10:32 p.m.)
- Events at Deane 1764-68 Leif G-n (2/6/2003 9:02 p.m.)

George Austen, the parson Caroline (2/4/2003 9:42 a.m.)

Pluralism Jack Cerf (2/4/2003 11:39 a.m.)
Latitudinarian Attitudes Jack Cerf (2/4/2003 11:31 a.m.)
- In the novels Katharine T (2/4/2003 2:44 p.m.)
Interesting! Barbara (2/4/2003 10:30 a.m.)

Some scattered notes about the Austens.. Leif G-n (2/3/2003 11:40 p.m.)

Poor Leonora Cinthia (2/4/2003 11:21 a.m.)
Hampson Barbara (2/4/2003 1:53 a.m.)
- Ooops--typo! Barbara (2/4/2003 10:31 a.m.)

MT: The importance of connection Linden (2/3/2003 4:06 p.m.)

M.T. Th e Austen's first home Caroline (2/2/2003 10:34 p.m.)

Deane home Rebecca Ann (2/3/2003 10:40 a.m.)
Description Barbara (2/3/2003 2:20 a.m.)
- question Diane Margaret (2/3/2003 6:55 a.m.)
  - April 1764 (nfm) Barbara (2/3/2003 10:39 a.m.)
- Ack! What a way to start a marriage! nfm Tori Marie (2/3/2003 2:38 a.m.)

M.T. The Marriage of George and Cassandra Austen Caroline (2/2/2003 10:15 p.m.)

Marrying down Linden (2/3/2003 3:04 p.m.)
- Gloomy financial propects MiriB (2/4/2003 6:03 a.m.)
  - George Austen's finances Kay S (2/7/2003 2:15 p.m.)
handsome Diane Margaret (2/3/2003 6:42 a.m.)
- A silhouette... Ann2 (2/3/2003 4:17 p.m.)
  - So Diane Margaret (2/4/2003 7:58 a.m.)
Grand life, married life... Barbara (2/3/2003 2:04 a.m.)
- Am I Understanding? Yiyi (2/3/2003 9:52 p.m.)
  - Not exactly Cinthia (2/4/2003 10:31 a.m.)
- That's interesting, Barbara Tori Marie (2/3/2003 2:33 a.m.)
  - Providing a happy childhood? Ann2 (2/3/2003 4:42 p.m.)
Chemistry can be pretty powerful... Gloria (2/3/2003 12:10 a.m.)
- Quite possible MiriB (2/3/2003 7:45 a.m.)
What she saw in him... Linden (2/2/2003 10:27 p.m.)
- Wit MiriB (2/3/2003 7:52 a.m.)
  - And easygoing Golda (2/3/2003 1:34 p.m.)
    - Resilient Barbara (2/4/2003 2:08 a.m.)

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