Letter 1: Miss Anna Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Clarissa's sister; rumors suggest she may have been romantically involved with Lovelace before Clarissa.
Letter 2: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa's sister; initially pleased with Lovelace, then confused by his reserve, and ultimately refuses his proposal after a quarrel.
Letter 3: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Rejects Lovelace's proposal, then later dismisses him with contempt, encouraging his address to Clarissa.
Letter 4: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Joins James in opposing Lovelace and boasts of having refused him.
Letter 5: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Joins with James in caballing against Clarissa.
Letter 6: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Interjects to remind Clarissa of the condition attached to her visit, showing her alignment with James.
Letter 7: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Supports her brother with contemptuous remarks and joins in pressuring Clarissa.
Letter 8: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa's sister who delivers harsh messages and accuses Clarissa of witchcraft.
Letter 9: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa's sister; mentioned as someone who should be provided for before Clarissa is forced into marriage.
Letter 10: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as Clarissa's elder sister; Anna suggests her prospects are hindered by Clarissa's presence.
Letter 13: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa's sister, who joins James in undermining Lovelace and promoting Solmes.
Letter 14: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Urges in full assembly that an absolute day be given for Clarissa's compliance, acting in concert with James.
Letter 15: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Revealed to still love Lovelace and to be acting out of jealousy and revenge against Clarissa.
Letter 16: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Whispers scornfully to Clarissa during breakfast, taking advantage of her discomfort.
Letter 19: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa comments on Arabella's hidden feelings for Lovelace and her anger.
Letter 20: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Arabella is referenced as a sister who, along with James, spreads reports of Clarissa's supposed prepossession for Lovelace.
Letter 21: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Present during the confrontation; she taunts Clarissa and fans herself violently, showing her spite and alignment with the family's schemes.
Letter 29: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa writes her a letter pleading for sympathy; Arabella replies with scorn, calling Clarissa a 'fond foolish girl' and refusing further correspondence.
Letter 31: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Clarissa's sister; Lovelace mentions his initial mistaken visit to her instead of Clarissa.
Letter 37: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as one of Clarissa's persecutors, part of the family's oppressive tactics.
Letter 41: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Joins her brother in seeking control over Clarissa, motivated by envy and ill-will.
Letter 42: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Confronts Clarissa with mockery and anger, initially feigns willingness to mediate but ultimately reveals her jest, dashing Clarissa's hopes.
Letter 43: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Delivers the family's ultimatum with cruel triumph and insults Clarissa.
Letter 44: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Accompanies aunt Hervey, taunts Clarissa about Lovelace, and threatens that their father's will can control Clarissa's inheritance.
Letter 45: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Insults Clarissa with sarcastic remarks about wedding clothes and patterns, accuses her of perverseness, and leaves in anger.
Letter 50: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as having reported Clarissa's obstinacy along with their aunt; part of the family coalition against Clarissa.
Letter 51: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as being present at the family conference and as one who shows little mercy to Clarissa.
Letter 52: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as exulting over the confutation-letter with James and others.
Letter 53: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Confronts Clarissa violently after the letter, tapping her neck and threatening that she will be sent away tomorrow.
Letter 54: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Writes a scornful letter to Clarissa, mocking her mixed character and announcing her banishment to uncle Antony's house.
Letter 60: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa proposes to resign the estate to her, as she has a high opinion of Mr. Solmes.
Letter 61: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Implicated in the family's rejection of Clarissa's proposal; Clarissa speculates that Bella's nicety and pride are obstacles to accepting the offer.
Letter 69: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Implied as a source of envy and pressure, alongside her brother James.
Letter 75: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Shows affectionate behavior with James in the garden, then quarrels with Clarissa over the Kempis book.
Letter 77: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa's sister, who participated in the Sunday garden charade to create a false impression of reconciliation.
Letter 78: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Sides with James, taunts Clarissa, and participates in the family's pressure tactics.
Letter 79: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as part of the family's harsh treatment of Clarissa.
Letter 80: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Also given authority over Clarissa; present in the garden with her father and brother.
Letter 82: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Arabella is mentioned as the envious sister who has contributed to Clarissa's suffering.
Letter 83: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Exulting with James over the success of their scheme to force Clarissa into marriage.
Letter 91: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as part of the family council, likely to construe any findings against Clarissa.
Letter 93: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as having her ends achieved by Clarissa's elopement.
Letter 102: To Miss Arabella Harlowe
Recipient of the letter; Clarissa appeals to her for friendship and leniency.
Letter 103: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as part of the family's persecution of Clarissa.
Letter 141: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Hervey
Clarissa mentions having written to her sister for her belongings.
Letter 146: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Sent the unrelenting letter that provoked Clarissa's despair, containing the father's curse.
Letter 147: To Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Writes the cruel letter to Clarissa, expressing the family's renunciation and detailing the consequences of her elopement.
Letter 148: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Sent a shocking letter to Clarissa; Anna condemns her as 'abominable' and 'malevolent.'
Letter 149: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Sent a dreadful letter to Clarissa that caused her to faint and deepened her distress.
Letter 151: From Miss Howe
Alarmed by the prospect of a change in measures, she and James resolved to push Clarissa into an inexcusable step.
Letter 152: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Accused by Lovelace of spitefully transmitting the father's curse to Clarissa.
Letter 153: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as the 'execrable sister' whose letter caused Clarissa's distress.
Letter 191: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned alongside her brother as an object of Lovelace's future revenge.
Letter 236: Mr. Lovelace
Referenced as an example of envy-driven hatred toward Clarissa.
Letter 308: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Arabella visited Mrs. Norton, questioned her about correspondence with Clarissa, and expressed bitterness toward Miss Howe.
Letter 311: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as having a style similar to Miss Howe's harsh letter.
Letter 350: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace hopes to see her at the ball and refers to a letter Clarissa is writing to 'the Harlowe-Arabella.'
Letter 351: Miss Howe, to Miss Arabella Harlowe
Recipient of the letter; urged to visit her ill sister.
Letter 352: Miss Arabella Harlowe
Writes a cold reply to Anna Howe, dismissing Clarissa's suffering as deserved and defending the family's resentment.
Letter 353: Miss Howe
Recipient of the letter; accused of ill-nature and contributing to Clarissa's suffering.
Letter 354: Miss Arabella Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Writes a defensive and accusatory letter to Miss Howe, asserting Clarissa's sole responsibility for her situation.
Letter 355: Miss Howe, to Miss Arabella Harlowe
Recipient of the letter; accused of low malice, falsehood, and spite, and blamed for contributing to Clarissa's downfall.
Letter 356: Mrs. Harlowe, to Mrs. Howe
Mentioned as having exchanged letters with Miss Howe, which are enclosed.
Letter 361: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as having angry letters pass between her and Miss Howe.
Letter 363: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Arabella Harlowe
The recipient of Clarissa's letter, asked to intercede with their father.
Letter 364: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Lovelace considers confronting her; her letter to Clarissa wished to see her reduced to want.
Letter 368: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa has written a penitent letter to her sister, hoping for a response.
Letter 374: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as the sister who received and answered Clarissa's letter; the family was in a ferment over it.
Letter 377: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Judith Norton
Mentioned as having sent a severe answer to Clarissa's letter.
Letter 378: Miss Ar. Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Writes a harsh but sorrowful letter to Clarissa, expressing familial shame and reproach.
Letter 380: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Harlowe
The recipient of Clarissa's letter, whose severity Clarissa acknowledges but does not repine at.
Letter 391: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Sends a hard-hearted letter to Clarissa, causing her distress.
Letter 392: Miss Ar. Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Writes a scathing reply to Clarissa, refusing further letters and expressing the family's shame and anger.
Letter 393: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Her Mother
Mentioned as having wrung Clarissa's heart with severity and unkindness.
Letter 402: Mr. John Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Mentioned as unable to ask about pregnancy due to modesty.
Letter 403: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to John Harlowe, Esq.
Mentioned as Clarissa's 'severe sister' who misconstrues her motives.
Letter 406: Mr. Antony Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Mentioned as not being able to ask the question because 'modesty will not let your sister ask'.
Letter 407: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to Antony Harlowe, Esq.
Referred to as Clarissa's sister; Clarissa wishes her continued happiness and merit.
Letter 427: The Rev. Dr. Lewen, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Mentioned as likely to propose the prosecution to Clarissa through proper authority.
Letter 429: Miss Arab. Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Writes the letter to Clarissa, delivering the family's ultimatums and expressing scorn for Clarissa's supposed repentance.
Letter 430: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to Miss Arab. Harlowe
Recipient of the letter; Clarissa addresses her harsh tone and accusations.
Letter 431: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as having written a letter with proposals to Clarissa, which Mrs. Norton warns will be distressing.
Letter 433: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to Mrs. Judith Norton
Sent a taunting letter to Clarissa, which Clarissa finds needlessly and ludicrously taunting.
Letter 436: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Proposes that Clarissa go abroad or prosecute Lovelace.
Letter 459: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Shows some sympathy but ultimately sides with her brother, blaming Clarissa's error for the family's troubles.
Letter 472: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned alongside James as part of the confederacy against Clarissa.
Letter 483: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Also among the foremost to seek reconciliation, and will write to Clarissa; she too refuses to call Lovelace brother.
Letter 484: Miss Arab. Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Writes a reconciliatory letter to Clarissa, expressing familial love and forgiveness.
Letter 485: To His Dear Niece, Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as Clarissa's sister who also talks of visiting her in town.
Letter 489: To the Ever-Honoured Mrs. Harlowe
Clarissa hopes her sister's continued duty will make up for her loss.
Letter 491: To Miss Harlowe
The recipient of the letter, addressed with affection and a plea for pardon.
Letter 500: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.
Expresses grief and self-reproach for her taunting letters to Clarissa.
Letter 501: Colonel Morden
Grieves over Clarissa's body; her servant had been set over Clarissa during her confinement.
Letter 504: Colonel Morden
Extremely affected, wishes to descend with the coffin but is prevented by her brother.
Letter 508: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.
Sobs during the reading; grudges the library bequest to Dolly Hervey; expresses regret over a letter she influenced.
Letter 518: To Col. Morden
Clarissa's sister, mentioned as one she hopes will be reconciled to her.
Conclusion
Marries a man of quality for his title but finds no joy in the match.
