Letter 14, Post 4

Sunday 13 October 2013
To Cassandra, from Steventon, "I am very much obliged to my dear little George for his messages, for his Love at least;-his Duty I suppose was only in consequence of some hint of my favourable intentions towards him from his father or Mother,-I am sincerely rejoiced however that I ever was born, since it has been the means of procuring him a dish of Tea.-Give my best Love to him." - Jane Austen, Tuesday 18-Wednesday 19 December 1798

Little George was Edward (the Austen's third eldest son) and Elizabeth's third child, George-Thomas Austen Knight. He was born at Rowling on 22 November 1795, so he would have been three years old at this time.

The occasion for the dish of tea was Jane Austen's birthday. She was born on 16 December 1775, so she had just turned twenty-three.

I just read an excerpt from the first chapter of this book and it looks like an entertaining and informative book. I think this is one I will have to order.

Here is the link if you are interested.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/listing/2683763061129?r=1&cm_mmca2=pla&cm_mmc=GooglePLA-_-Book_15To24-_-Q000000633-_-2683763061129


As a side note, in October 1813, Sense and Sensibility was released as a second edition. It earned 250 pounds; not too bad for that time.

I hope you enjoy your day today.
Terrie