To Cassandra, from Steventon, "Mary went to Church [p. 4] on Sunday, & had the weather been smiling, we should have seen her here before this time." - Jane Austen, Wednesday 19 December 1798
She is referring to Mary Lloyd Austen, James' wife. She had given birth to James Edward-Austen Leigh on November 17, 1798. Jane was letting Cassandra know that Mary was doing well attending church just a month after giving birth.
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I have written a bit about Mary Lloyd Austen so I will not repeat myself.
http://allthings-jane-austen.blogspot.com/search?q=mary+lloyd+austen+
I hope you enjoy your day today!
Terrie
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