# James Harlowe Jr. — Clarissa character guide > James Harlowe Jr. in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Mr. James Harlowe, James, James Harlowe, Brother, Son James **First appearance:** 0001-clarissa ## Snapshot Clarissa's elder brother, whose jealousy of her talents and resentment of Lovelace harden into the family's most relentless campaign against her. ## Who they are James is the son and heir who cannot bear being outshone, and his grudge against Lovelace becomes a grudge against the sister who once drew his rival's attention. He leads the charge at her return, accusing her of disobedience and pushing the family toward the Solmes match as a matter of control. His mother's letter fears he may 'come to some harm' — a sign of how much the household's violence runs through him. ## In the story ### [Clarissa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/clarissa) Clarissa's brother, who aggressively pressures her to marry Solmes to advance the family's fortunes. ### [Letter 1: Miss Anna Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-1-miss-anna-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Clarissa's brother, wounded in a duel with Lovelace; described as having a fierce and uncontrollable temper. ### [Letter 3: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-3-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Expresses strong dislike of Lovelace in a letter to his father, influencing Mr. Harlowe's hesitation. ### [Letter 4: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-4-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Returns from Scotland and expresses strong disapproval of Lovelace, reigniting family tensions. ### [Letter 5: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-5-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Described as haughty, ill-tempered, and caballing with Arabella against Clarissa. ### [Letter 6: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-6-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Still resentful over his injury, he rudely interrupts and insists Clarissa must not see Lovelace, showing his controlling nature. ### [Letter 7: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-7-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Leads the attack against Clarissa, accusing her of encouraging Lovelace and pushing for Solmes. ### [Letter 8: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-8-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa's brother who enforces the family's will, delivers the prohibition on correspondence, and treats Clarissa with scorn. ### [Letter 9: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-9-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa's brother; she blames him for manipulating their father and for the family's harsh measures. ### [Letter 10: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-10-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Anna criticizes his arrogance and temper, noting that his pride has made him intolerable. ### [Letter 12: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-12-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Mentioned as setting spies on Lovelace and plotting against him. ### [Letter 13: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-13-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa's brother, who opposes Lovelace to protect his inheritance and ambitions for a peerage. ### [Letter 14: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-14-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Has confederated the family against Clarissa and is pushing the Solmes match. ### [Letter 15: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-15-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Described as having an ascendant influence over the family and being a slave to his own interest, working to ruin Clarissa. ### [Letter 16: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-16-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Displays insulting airs and orchestrates the family pressure by leaving Clarissa alone with Solmes. ### [Letter 17: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-17-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa blames her brother's 'grasping views' for the family's insistence on Solmes, and he is noted for his rancour and defiance toward Lovelace. ### [Letter 18: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-18-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Referenced as the architect of the plan against Clarissa, which she has tried but failed to obtain a copy of. ### [Letter 19: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-19-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa's brother, whose ambition drives the push for her marriage to Solmes. ### [Letter 20: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-20-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) James is mentioned as an instigator, driving the family's pressure on Clarissa through his ambitions and influence. ### [Letter 21: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-21-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Mentioned as having returned with Clarissa's father; he is part of the family council that decides Clarissa's fate. ### [Letter 22: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-22-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Assumes control over Clarissa, denying her request to attend church and writing a contemptuous reply. ### [Letter 24: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-24-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Writes the letter of confinement by command of their parents, asserting his influence over Clarissa's punishment. ### [Letter 25: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-25-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Implied as the instigator behind the family's harsh measures; Clarissa blames him for her troubles. ### [Letter 29: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-29-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa writes him a letter of expostulation; he replies harshly, accusing her of being in love with Lovelace and threatening to be neither friend nor brother. ### [Letter 31: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-31-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Clarissa's brother; Lovelace blames him for introducing Solmes and plots revenge against him. ### [Letter 32: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-32-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa criticizes his behavior, noting he has not treated her in a brotherly manner and should not be entitled to more than civility. ### [Letter 33: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-33-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Writes a scathing letter to Clarissa, blaming her for the family conflict and vowing to prevent her marriage to Lovelace. ### [Letter 36: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-36-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Blamed by Lovelace for inflaming the family against Clarissa and for the scheme to force her into marriage. ### [Letter 37: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-37-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Referenced as part of Clarissa's 'wise relations' and persecutors, along with her sister. ### [Letter 39: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-39-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) James is the primary antagonist in this letter, dominating the family's强硬 stance, insulting Mrs. Norton, and insisting on Clarissa's absolute submission. ### [Letter 41: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-41-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Advises turning Clarissa out of the house and seeks control over her management. ### [Letter 42: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-42-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Sends a harsh letter rejecting Clarissa's proposals, threatening to retire to Scotland if his plans are not carried out. ### [Letter 45: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-45-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Blamed by Clarissa for forcing the marriage measure and for his furious temper. ### [Letter 47: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-47-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Described as an insolent bully and a coward among men; Anna criticizes his treatment of Clarissa and his arrogance. ### [Letter 50: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-50-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Writes the letter conveying the family's resolution; uses pedantic and insulting language; Clarissa accuses him of instigating the harsh treatment. ### [Letter 51: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-51-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Writes a more moderate letter to Clarissa at the family's behest, but she accuses him of misrepresenting her and undermining her position. ### [Letter 52: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-52-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Author of the harsh letter to Clarissa, accusing her of artfulness and demanding her submission. ### [Letter 53: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-53-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Overheard laughing with Solmes and Arabella; receives Clarissa's challenging letter and is said to have written a 'choke-pear' letter to her. ### [Letter 55: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-55-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Mentioned as having ascendancy over the family and as the target of Lovelace's threats; Clarissa reproaches Anna for severe reflections on him. ### [Letter 57: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-57-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa's brother; she references his unkindness and insolent questions. ### [Letter 61: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-61-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Sends a harsh, dismissive letter to Clarissa, commanding her to prepare to go to their uncle Antony's, and mocking her proposal as unworthy of a particular answer. ### [Letter 64: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-64-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Blamed by Clarissa for the family conflict, described as ambitious and violent. ### [Letter 69: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-69-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Implied as a source of envy and pressure, contributing to Clarissa's 'foaming billows'. ### [Letter 75: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-75-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Walks arm-in-arm with Arabella in the garden, displaying good humor and asking for poultry for Scotland. ### [Letter 77: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-77-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa's brother, whom she accuses of orchestrating the family's manipulation against her. ### [Letter 78: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-78-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Aggressively supports Solmes and berates Clarissa, showing his manipulative and controlling nature. ### [Letter 79: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-79-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Forces Clarissa into a room with Solmes and physically restrains her when she tries to leave. ### [Letter 80: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-80-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Explicitly given authority over Clarissa by her father; part of the plot to force her to marry Solmes. ### [Letter 82: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-82-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) James is blamed as the instigating brother who, along with Arabella, has driven Clarissa into her current misery. ### [Letter 83: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-83-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Gloats with Arabella about the plot to trap Clarissa, saying 'The villain is caught in his own trap!' ### [Letter 85: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-85-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Cruelly remarks that cold cannot hurt Clarissa and that obstinacy will defend her, showing his hostility. ### [Letter 86: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-86-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Mentioned as having said 'cold is a bracer' regarding the Ivy Summerhouse. ### [Letter 91: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-91-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Criticized by Clarissa for his cunning and pride; she suspects he is behind the family's surveillance. ### [Letter 93: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-93-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Mentioned as having his ends achieved by Clarissa's elopement. ### [Letter 102: To Miss Arabella Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-102-to-miss-arabella-harlowe) Mentioned as the brother who precipitated Clarissa's actions. ### [Letter 103: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-103-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Mentioned as part of the family that continues to rage and persecute Clarissa. ### [Letter 106: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-106-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Described as having a face that shows fear; Lovelace imagines his cowardice. ### [Letter 113: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-113-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Identified as one of the employers who originally bribed Leman to spy on Lovelace. ### [Letter 114: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-114-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Lovelace had threatened him, but now claims it was only pleasantry. ### [Letter 115: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-115-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Mentioned as 'this foolish brother' and as a target of Lovelace's menaces. ### [Letter 129: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-129-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa's hard-hearted brother, whom she blames for her uncle's cruel insinuations. ### [Letter 132: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-132-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Plans to find Clarissa, waylay her, and have her taken by ship to a remote house; also intends to prosecute Lovelace. ### [Letter 135: Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-135-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Mentioned as likely to triumph over Clarissa if she returns home. ### [Letter 137: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-137-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Devises a scheme to kidnap Clarissa using Captain Singleton. ### [Letter 139: To Robert Lovelace, Esq. His Honner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-139-to-robert-lovelace-esq-his-honner) Reported by Leman to be plotting revenge with Captain Singleton, using violent language against Lovelace. ### [Letter 140: Mr. Lovelace, to Joseph Leman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-140-mr-lovelace-to-joseph-leman) Mentioned as having 'black, pitch-like blood' and being vengeful; Lovelace plans to use Singleton to exploit James's desire for revenge. ### [Letter 142: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-142-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Mentioned as plotting against Clarissa and Lovelace; Anna mocks his half-witted schemes. ### [Letter 145: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-145-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Clarissa suspects her brother orchestrated the harsh method of presenting her to assembled friends to force her submission. ### [Letter 147: To Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-147-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Vows revenge upon Lovelace and declares he will treat Clarissa like a common creature. ### [Letter 151: From Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-151-from-miss-howe) Alarmed by the prospect of a change in measures, he and Arabella resolved to push Clarissa into an inexcusable step. ### [Letter 152: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-152-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) His Singleton plot is abandoned by family request, but Lovelace considers using it for his own ends. ### [Letter 158: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-158-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) Mentioned as the pretext for Lovelace's return, with his 'projects' used as an excuse. ### [Letter 164: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-164-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Mentioned as being absent and possibly involved with Singleton; his 'wise project' is uncertain. ### [Letter 177: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-177-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Anna reports that Clarissa's brother has not abandoned his foolish plot, as evidenced by a sailor-like fellow seeking access to Clarissa under the pretense of Captain Singleton's service. ### [Letter 189: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-189-mr-belford-to-robert-lovelace-esq) Mentioned as Lovelace's inveterate enemy, whose purposes Lovelace unwittingly serves. ### [Letter 191: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-191-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Called a 'vile instrument' by Lovelace, who vows to see him and his sister undone. ### [Letter 204: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-204-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Implied as the possible source of the inquiry about Lovelace and Clarissa. ### [Letter 216: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-216-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Mentioned as a potential threat who seeks to keep the family breach open and get Clarissa out of Lovelace's hands. ### [Letter 221: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-221-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Mentioned as continuing to plot against Lovelace, seeking to find where they are living. ### [Letter 233: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-233-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Described as furious and uncontrollable, opposing any reconciliation with Clarissa without general consent. ### [Letter 300: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Judith Norton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-300-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-mrs-judith-norton) Clarissa inquires about a possible journey of her brother with Captain Singleton and Mr. Solmes. ### [Letter 301: Mrs. Norton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-301-mrs-norton) Mentioned as possibly setting out for his northern estates, but no recent confirmation. ### [Letter 376: Mrs. Harlowe, to Mrs. Judith Norton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-376-mrs-harlowe-to-mrs-judith-norton) Mentioned as a potential threat to seek out Lovelace if Mrs. Harlowe opposes the family's stance. ### [Letter 378: Miss Ar. Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-378-miss-ar-harlowe-to-miss-cl-harlowe) Sent to Edinburgh by his father to prevent a confrontation with Lovelace. ### [Letter 382: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-382-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-mrs-norton) Mentioned as being in Edinburgh; Clarissa suspects he renewed the family's confederacy against her. ### [Letter 406: Mr. Antony Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-406-mr-antony-harlowe-to-miss-cl-harlowe) Mentioned as having gone to Edinburgh and having prognosticated that Clarissa would apply to the family when she knew not how to help it. ### [Letter 407: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to Antony Harlowe, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-407-miss-cl-harlowe-to-antony-harlowe-esq) Mentioned as Clarissa's brother; she prays for God to forgive him and protect him from his violent temper. ### [Letter 427: The Rev. Dr. Lewen, to Miss Cl. Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-427-the-rev-dr-lewen-to-miss-cl-harlowe) Mentioned as a potential participant in violence with Lovelace if Clarissa does not prosecute. ### [Letter 428: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to the Rev. Dr. Lewen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-428-miss-cl-harlowe-to-the-rev-dr-lewen) Referenced as part of the family whose inveteracy against Lovelace would have been heightened by a trial. ### [Letter 432: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-432-mrs-norton-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Blamed for forming an abominable league that prevents the family from reconciling with Clarissa. ### [Letter 459: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-459-mrs-norton-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Opposes reconciliation, insults Mrs. Norton, and provokes Colonel Morden into leaving. ### [Letter 472: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-472-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Mentioned as part of the confederacy against Clarissa, intended to disgrace and keep her down. ### [Letter 483: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-483-mrs-norton-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Among the foremost to seek reconciliation, but declares he will never call Lovelace brother. ### [Letter 485: To His Dear Niece, Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-485-to-his-dear-niece-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Mentioned as one of the family members who now talk of seeing Clarissa in town. ### [Letter 486: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-486-mr-belford-to-robert-lovelace-esq) Recipient of Colonel Morden's letter about Clarissa's death and burial request. ### [Letter 489: To the Ever-Honoured Mrs. Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-489-to-the-ever-honoured-mrs-harlowe) Mentioned alongside Arabella as one whose future marriage may bring satisfaction to their parents. ### [Letter 490: To James Harlowe, Jun. Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-490-to-james-harlowe-jun-esq) Addressee of the letter; Clarissa appeals to him to forgive her, avoid revenge against Lovelace, and control his violent temper. ### [Letter 494: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-494-mr-belford-to-robert-lovelace-esq) Writes a letter to Colonel Morden expressing the family's grief and confusion, and requesting Clarissa's body be sent home. ### [Letter 500: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-500-colonel-morden-to-john-belford-esq) Shows remorse and is subdued by guilt; blamed by others for keeping up resentment. ### [Letter 501: Colonel Morden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-501-colonel-morden) Expresses bitterness and vows revenge on Lovelace; opposes Belford as executor. ### [Letter 502: Colonel Morden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-502-colonel-morden) Mentioned as having spoken with Colonel Morden about what passed between them. ### [Letter 504: Colonel Morden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-504-colonel-morden) Attends the funeral but does not descend into the vault. ### [Letter 505: Mr. Belford, to William Morden, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-505-mr-belford-to-william-morden-esq) Mentioned as someone Belford intends to convince of his resolve to execute the will fully. ### [Letter 506: Mr. James Harlowe, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-506-mr-james-harlowe-to-john-belford-esq-harlowe-place) Writes to Belford, pressing him to give up the executorship of Clarissa's will to the family. ### [Letter 507: Mr. Belford, to Mr. James Harlowe, Jun. Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-507-mr-belford-to-mr-james-harlowe-jun-esq) Recipient of the letter; brother of Clarissa. ### [Letter 508: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-508-colonel-morden-to-john-belford-esq) Looks down during the reading; reproached by his father; shows himself a 'true will disputant' by grudging bequests. ### [Letter 517: Mr. Belford, to Colonel Morden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-517-mr-belford-to-colonel-morden) Mentioned as recipient of one of Clarissa's posthumous letters, which Belford sends to Morden. ### [Letter 518: To Col. Morden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-518-to-col-morden) Clarissa's brother, mentioned as one she hopes will be reconciled to her. ### [Letter 519: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-519-colonel-morden-to-john-belford-esq) Mentioned as the son whose fierce temper makes him unfit to confront Lovelace, though he resolves to do so if Morden does not. ### [Letter 534: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-534-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Lovelace instructs Belford to inform him of his planned return to England. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/conclusion) Marries a woman with a lawsuit; lives miserably, attributes his misfortunes to his cruel treatment of Clarissa, and annually mourns her on September 7th. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/james_harlowe_junior - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters