Letter 213: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Claimed as the master of the inquiring servant, a friend of Mr. John Harlowe.
Letter 214: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Visits Lovelace as an intermediary for Mr. John Harlowe, seeking confirmation of the marriage for reconciliation.
Letter 215: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Tomlinson is the mediator sent by Clarissa's uncle; Lovelace hopes to turn his errand to his advantage.
Letter 216: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
The go-between for Lovelace and Mr. John Harlowe; is deceived by Lovelace's story and expresses delight at the supposed happy situation.
Letter 217: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Revealed to be a disguised forger named Patrick McDonald, part of Lovelace's deception.
Letter 219: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace has sent him a copy of the marriage settlements.
Letter 220: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as recipient of settlement drafts; part of Lovelace's deception.
Letter 221: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Acts as intermediary between Mr. John Harlowe and Lovelace, conveying the proposal for a secret marriage.
Letter 227: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as a figure whose upcoming visit necessitates reconciliation between Lovelace and Clarissa.
Letter 231: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Arrives unexpectedly at Lovelace's lodging, offering to assist in reconciling Clarissa.
Letter 237: Mr. Lovelace
Arrives as a confederate of Lovelace, playing the role of Mr. John Harlowe's representative and reinforcing Lovelace's false narrative.
Letter 238: Mr. Lovelace
Fabricated ally of Lovelace; visits to help reconcile Clarissa but is denied audience.
Letter 241: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Expected to arrive but has not yet come; Lovelace awaits his presence.
Letter 242: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Arrives after a delay; is annoyed at being made to wait.
Letter 243: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Acts as mediator, attempts to reconcile Clarissa and Lovelace, but ultimately leaves when Clarissa remains resolute.
Letter 244: Mr. Lovelace
Disguised accomplice of Lovelace; argues for reconciliation and Lady Betty's arbitration; shows compunction and glistening eyes, but is manipulated by Lovelace's signals and ultimately complies.
Letter 245: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Assists Lovelace in the staged debate; pretends to be a mediator for Uncle Harlowe.
Letter 246: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as having a debate with Lovelace about the fate of the lady.
Letter 248: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Sent to persuade Uncle Harlowe to attend the ceremony, part of Lovelace's deception.
Letter 261: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace plans to inform him of Clarissa's recovery to pacify her via uncle John.
Letter 266: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as part of Lovelace's fabricated treaty with Clarissa's uncle; Lovelace claims to have sent him a letter.
Letter 271: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Appears in the dream as a figure who helps pacify Clarissa with a letter about her uncle's birthday.
Letter 272: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Author of a forged letter that Lovelace plans to use to manipulate Clarissa.
Letter 274: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as the author of a letter used by Lovelace in his attempt to persuade Clarissa.
Letter 284: Mr. Lovelace, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Provides intelligence about Clarissa's family and is named as proxy for her uncle Harlowe; goes to town to attend Clarissa's pleasure.
Letter 287: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as the recipient of a letter Lovelace encloses, designed to be shown to Clarissa.
Letter 288: Mr. Lovelace, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Will visit Clarissa in Belford's stead, bearing news of her mother's possible approval.
Letter 289: To Mr. Patrick McDonald
McDonald is to impersonate Tomlinson, using a sealed letter directed to him under that name.
Letter 290: To Captain Tomlinson
Recipient of the letter; Lovelace asks him to intercede with Clarissa and to inform Mr. John Harlowe.
Letter 302: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to Lady Betty Lawrance
Mentioned as the source of the report to Mr. Spurrier about Lovelace's supposed nuptials.
Letter 304: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Hodges Enfield
Subject of Clarissa's inquiry; she describes his appearance and asks about his intimacy with her uncle.
Letter 305: Mrs. Hodges
Inquired about by Clarissa; Mrs. Hodges confirms the master knows no such man.
Letter 310: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Referenced in Anna's earlier warnings about his involvement in Lovelace's schemes.
Letter 312: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Urges Clarissa to forgive Lovelace during the Hampstead visit.
Letter 313: Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as a deep deceiver; his years and seriousness gave him advantages in villainy.
Letter 315: Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Referred to as 'vile Tomlinson'; Clarissa wonders how he knew details that gave her confidence in him.
Letter 316: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as a possible accomplice or familiar of Lovelace, suspected by Anna of being part of the deception.
Letter 514: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Dying in Maidstone gaol after a smuggling incident; penitent for his role in the imposture against Clarissa.
Letter 515: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Reported dead; Lovelace expresses regret but dismisses his own responsibility.
Letter 516: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace mentions he once thought of taking Tomlinson with him, but his destiny prevented it.
