Series 1. 1804 Correspondence 1804
Correspondence from "MY" to Nancy (Ann Harris). Letter regarding mutual acquaintances and local gossip 1804 October 8
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Newnham, England. Letter regarding Ann's journey from Cheltenham, England to Newnham, England and her new employment 1804 October 14
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Newnham, England. Note informing Richard of Ann's intent to meet him "at the place you appointed" 1804 November 6
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Content includes an account of Ann's journey to Hereford, England from Cheltenham, England and arrangements pertaining to an upcoming visit with Chandler 1804 November 30
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding the couple's forthcoming visit in the town of Ross-on-Wye, England 1804 December 12
Series 2. 1805 Correspondence 1805
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding mutual acquaintances, local gossip, and Ann's newest employment. Includes brief mention of her brother William, a naval officer recently stationed in Spain 1805 January 30
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter written seven weeks after the couple's last meeting. Content includes news of mutual acquaintances and Ann's views on marriage 1805 February 22
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding Ann and Richard's relationship 1805 March 10
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding Richard's prospective military enlistment at Gloucester, England 1805 April 28
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Note chastising Richard for his "long silence" and encouraging him to write soon 1805 May 23
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding Ann's working-class status as it compares with that of a mutual acquaintance 1805 June 23
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding Ann's upcoming assignment as a nurse and her desire to leave Hereford, England 1805 July 8
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Note informing Richard of Ann's lack of time due to her nursing obligations. Includes brief mention of the couple's prospective meeting at the races 1805 July 28
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding the couple's prospective meeting during the Hereford races. Content provides insight into Ann's working conditions 1805 August 9
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding the death of Ann's infant charge, her reluctance to return to her former station, and anxiety over her privacy 1805 September 23
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding a marriage between Ann and Richard and discussion of mutual acquaintances 1805 October 12
Draft version of correspondence from Richard Chandler to Ann Harris, Prestbury, England. Two lines expressing Richard's feelings about Ann (recto). Paragraph in response to Ann's letter of February 22, 1807 (verso) 1805 October 20; circa March, 1807
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding the couple's engagement. Content includes Ann's concerns about the "marriage state" and desire to leave her present employment 1805 October 30
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding the couple's engagement and Ann's practical concerns 1805 November 19
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter requesting Richard's permission for Ann to work in London, England. Includes a copy of a letter written by Ann's brother 1805 November 22
Draft version of correspondence from Richard Chandler to Ann Harris, Prestbury, England. Paragraph granting hesitant permission for Ann to work in London, England circa November, 1805
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter regarding Ann's forthcoming departure to London, England. Content includes discussion of mutual acquaintances and encouraging words to Richard. December 3, 1805
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, Hereford, England. Letter informing Richard of Ann's sudden departure for London, England and desire to meet him in Cheltenham, England circa December, 1805
Series 3. 1806 Correspondence 1806
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Letter regarding Ann's journey to London, England from Hereford, England. Includes a detailed description of her new lodgings 1806 January 13
Draft version of correspondence from Richard Chandler to Ann Harris, Prestbury, England. Beginning of two letters answering Ann's latest correspondence 1806 January 29
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Content includes Ann's distaste for life in London, England 1806 February 11
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Letter regarding Ann's affection for Richard and feelings of imprisonment in London, England 1806 March 19
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Note chasting Richard for neglecting to write. Includes reference to a meeting that was to have occurred in London, England 1806 May 11
Correspondence from Sarah Chandler to Richard Chandler, Prestbury, England. Note from Richard's mother inquiring when he is to return home. Correspondence sent to a London, England address 1806 July 4
Correspondence from R. Chandler to Richard Chandler, London, England. Letter from Richard's cousin written shortly after Richard's visit to London, England July, 1806
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Letter regarding Ann's decision to break off the engagement and desire to end all correspondence with Richard 1806 August 6
Correspondence from Herbert Herbert(?) to Richard Chandler, Frampton, England. Note inviting Richard and his sister to dine with Mr. Herbert's family over Christmas 1806 December 20
Series 4. 1807 Correspondence 1807
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Letter informing Richard of Ann's parting from her brother and new residence with "some friends". Content includes Ann's desire to resume communication with Richard 1807 February 22
Draft version of correspondence from Richard Chandler to Ann Harris. Lines written in response to Ann's letter of February 22, 1807 March 1807
Draft version of correspondence from Richard Chandler to Ann Harris, Prestbury, England. Letter regarding Richard's surprise at hearing from Ann 1807 March 31
Draft version of correspondence from Richard Chandler to Ann Harris. Letter regarding Richard's continued affection for Ann and his wish for her to remain nearby April 1807
Draft version of correspondence from Richard Chandler to Ann Harris, Prestbury, England. Letter regarding Richard's wish to marry Ann once he has a "situation" April 1807
Draft version of correspondence from Richard Chandler to Ann Harris, Prestbury, England. Letter regarding Richard's continued affection for Ann and his wish for her to remain nearby 1807 April 26
Fragment of paper with inscription "Miss Harris Mrs. Nixon's / 19 Princes St. / Hanover Square" circa April 1807
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Note chasting Richard for neglecting to write 1807 May 19
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Letter regarding Ann's conduct toward Richard and his opinion of her 1807 May 31
Draft version of correspondence from Richard Chandler to Ann Harris, Prestbury, England. Letter regarding Richard's renewed correspondence with Ann 1807 June 14
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Letter regarding Ann's search for new employment, her desire to see Richard, and discussion of mutual acquaintances 1807 July 13
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Letter regarding Ann's request to borrow money from Richard and her wish for him to visit London, England 1807 August 9
Correspondence from Ann Harris to Richard Chandler, London, England. Letter regarding Ann's loan request and decision to again terminate correspondence 1807 September 3