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Location: BC MS 19c Bronte C6, mounted and bound with typed transcripts in green morocco roxburghe, green cloth sides

Category: 19c2 Female

Note: 1) 2 3/4 pp. 8vo., with envelope.

2) 1 « pp. 8vo., with envelope bearing postmark.

The letters refer to Charlotte's projected visit to London in November 1853, and the engaging of rooms for her, but unfortunately at the last minute her visit had to be cancelled. Charlotte became acquainted with the Winkworths through Mrs Gaskell.

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Location: BC MS 19c Bronte C5a, unbound

Category: 19c1 Female

Note: 1) 1«pp. 8vo. Discussing a title for her second great work "Shirley". "I can only write very briefly at present ... to decide about the title of the book." "If I remember rightly my Cornhill critics objected to "Hollow's Mill", nor do I now find it appropriate. It might rather be called "Fieldhead" - though I think "Shirley" would perhaps be the best title. "Shirely" I fancy has turned out the most prominent and peculiar character in the work" "Cornhill may decide between "Fieldhead" and "Shirley".

2) 1«pp. 8vo. A most interesting letter asking that a copy of "Shirley" be sent to Harriet Martineau, of whom she speaks most highly; further concerning her admiration for Mrs Gaskell, discovering an affinity in her to her sister Emily.

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