Collection Summary
Woodson Research Center, Fondren
Library, Rice University, Houston, TX
Austin, Sarah, 1793-1867
Sarah Austin
letters
ca.1800-1850
1 folder (2
letters)
Two letters written by
Sarah Austin, a writer, translator, and wife of jurist John Austin. One letter
relates to the dangerous illness of her brother; the other refers to her stay
at Bonchurch and mentions that she had written a letter to
The Times with references to Shakespeare's
house.
MS
119
Biographical NoteSarah Austin (1793-1867) was an English
writer and translator, and the wife of jurist John Austin. She urged the
establishment in England of a national system of education and is best known
for her work
Germany from 1760 to 1814, a survey of
German institutions and manners.
Scope and Contents
Two letters written by Sarah Austin, a writer, translator, and wife of
jurist John Austin. One letter relates to the dangerous illness of her brother;
the other refers to her stay at Bonchurch and mentions that she had written a
letter to
The Times with references to Shakespeare's
house.
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish material from the Sarah Austin letters must be
obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.
Index Terms
Names
Austin, Sarah, 1793-1867 --
correspondence
Subjects (Places)
London, England -
correspondence - 19th century
Formats
Correspondence
Acquistion InformationAcquired by the Fondren Library in
1957.
Preferred Citation
Sarah Austin letters, ca. 1800-1850, MS 119 Woodson Research Center,
Fondren Library, Rice University
Detailed Description of the Collection
Letter 1
1
Addressed to "Dear Sir" and regarding Austin's brother's
illness. Dated Nov. 13.
Letter 2
1
Addressed to "Kate" and regarding general news and
Shakespeare's house. Dated Nov. 5.