Letter 26: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Suggested as a possible discreet contact to learn about Lord M.'s opinions.
Letter 27: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Expected from London; Anna has asked him to inquire about Lovelace's conduct.
Letter 28: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Held up as a model of unexceptionable character, contrasted with Lovelace.
Letter 46: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna humorously critiques his appearance, manners, and character, noting his courtship of her mother and his lack of manliness compared to Lovelace.
Letter 48: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Conducted the inquiry in London; reported on Lovelace's associates and their conversation.
Letter 49: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as having reported Lovelace's expected presence in town; Anna references him in relation to sounding Lord M.
Letter 55: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Defended by Clarissa as a humble, gentle man well-suited for Anna's vivacity; contrasted favorably with Mr. Solmes.
Letter 58: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as Mrs. Howe's favored suitor for Anna, though Anna dislikes him.
Letter 65: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Escorts Anna and her mother; Anna mocks his fussy and obsequious manner.
Letter 66: Mr. Hickman, to Mrs. Howe
Writes a heartfelt letter to Mrs. Howe, expressing his grief and decision to cease his courtship of Miss Howe due to her evident disdain.
Letter 67: Mrs. Howe, to Charles Hickman, Esq.
Recipient of the letter; advised to be patient with Nancy's behavior.
Letter 68: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Used as a comparison to Lovelace; Anna speculates that he would be similarly domineering if given the chance.
Letter 70: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as having heard in town about Lovelace's frequent attendance at plays and operas with different women.
Letter 74: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Arrives during Anna's conversation with her mother; Anna treats him with playful disdain and uses him as a subject-changer.
Letter 87: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's suitor; she speculates he would accept her even if she helped Clarissa elope.
Letter 100: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Intercedes with Mrs. Howe on Clarissa's behalf and arranges a new correspondence channel via a farmer named Filmer.
Letter 107: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as the friend through whom Clarissa sends her letter.
Letter 111: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as Mrs. Howe's favorite, whose kind words can improve her mood.
Letter 119: Miss Howe, to Mis Clarissa Harlowe
Sends his compliments and offers of service to Clarissa through Anna.
Letter 120: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as a contrast to Lovelace; Clarissa implies Anna undervalues his worth.
Letter 128: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna compares his submissive courtship unfavorably to Lovelace's more dynamic approach.
Letter 132: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Secretly sent two guineas to Hannah Burton; supports the correspondence between Anna and Clarissa; praised by Anna for his charity.
Letter 134: Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Defended by Clarissa as a modest and worthy man, unfairly treated by Anna.
Letter 135: Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as approving of the correspondence and providing cover for letters.
Letter 136: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mr. Hickman is discussed by Anna, who describes his modest demeanor and her desire to maintain power over him.
Letter 148: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as a go-between for correspondence; Anna has a reason for directing letters through him.
Letter 150: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's suitor; described as dull and ungraceful but safe and reliable; he was catechized by Mrs. Howe.
Letter 156: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Helped Anna devise the correspondence expedient.
Letter 164: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as offering casuistical advice that Anna should not decline correspondence with Clarissa.
Letter 165: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as a possible intermediary for correspondence; Clarissa suggests Anna use his pen.
Letter 166: Mr. Hickman, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Writes to Clarissa at Miss Howe's command, conveying her concern and offering his own services.
Letter 173: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
His letter is mentioned as having been sent to Clarissa via Anna Howe.
Letter 182: Mrs. Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton
His insinuated application for Clarissa has been discouraged by Antony Harlowe.
Letter 184: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as having carried Clarissa's application to her family, which met with bad returns.
Letter 196: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna shows him Lovelace's proposals; his cautious deliberation irritates her.
Letter 197: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned in passing as a contrast to Anna's behavior toward her mother's suitor.
Letter 208: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Target of Lovelace's scheme; he plans to push him overboard or set him ashore.
Letter 217: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Credited by Clarissa for his kind intervention that supposedly led to the reconciliation.
Letter 219: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned by Lovelace as a contrast to his own active, rakish behavior.
Letter 229: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as a good man; Lovelace considers punishing him but decides against it due to his character and to avoid blowing his cover.
Letter 236: Mr. Lovelace
Mentioned as a virtuous, novice-like man whom Miss Howe supposedly despises.
Letter 240: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Clarissa's letter to Miss Howe is directed under cover to Hickman.
Letter 252: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as having offered to protect Clarissa; Lovelace mocks his tears and prostration.
Letter 319: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as a potential attendant for Clarissa, but his movements are watched; letters are to be sent under his cover.
Letter 320: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as a possible target of Lovelace's vindictive attempts; Clarissa sends compliments to him.
Letter 327: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as having gone on an errand for Anna's mother; proposed to escort Clarissa on her journey.
Letter 341: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace expresses a mortal aversion to him and interprets his request for an interview as a challenge.
Letter 342: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as accompanying Anna and her mother to the Isle of Wight, and his sister has visited and likes Anna.
Letter 346: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Visits Lovelace on behalf of Miss Howe; is flustered and outmaneuvered by Lovelace's evasions.
Letter 350: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace compares Belford's speeches to Hickman's stiff ruffles and notes that Hickman will accompany Mrs. Howe to the ball.
Letter 358: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Had a conference with Lovelace and reports his belief in Lovelace's sincerity; may visit Clarissa privately.
Letter 360: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Expected to visit Clarissa; she praises his gentle manners and love for Anna.
Letter 365: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Visits Clarissa on behalf of Miss Howe, delivers a letter, and is visibly grieved by her appearance.
Letter 366: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Presses Clarissa to accept Miss Howe's offer; describes Lovelace's behavior at the ball; deeply moved at parting with Clarissa.
Letter 367: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as having a proposal for Clarissa and as a witness to Lovelace's behavior; Anna will relay Clarissa's mind through him.
Letter 368: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Sent by Anna to visit Clarissa; Clarissa mentions discussing the invitation with him.
Letter 371: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace references Hickman's account of his interview with Miss Howe and decides to let him have her.
Letter 372: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as Anna's suitor; Anna asserts her independence regarding friendships after marriage.
Letter 379: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned in relation to Anna's marriage; Clarissa declines to hasten the day.
Letter 404: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Speaks well of Belford, though Anna dismisses his penetration.
Letter 434: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna keeps him in a probationary state, subjecting him to penance for negligences.
Letter 435: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as the worthy but modest suitor whom Anna is advised to treat with respect and generosity.
Letter 444: Mr. Brand, to John Harlowe, Esq.
Mentioned as having visited Clarissa from Miss Howe, and observed with Belford.
Letter 455: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned by Anna as a potential husband she finds unappealing; she criticizes his lack of wit and understanding.
Letter 456: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned in passing; Anna is offended with him at the moment.
Letter 458: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa advises Anna to value his sobriety and regularity, and to make up with him.
Letter 465: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton
Clarissa advises him to bear with Miss Howe's coyness, promising future gratitude and love.
Letter 476: Mr. Belford
Recipient of Clarissa's gift of Miss Howe's miniature.
Letter 492: To John and Antony Harlowe, Esqrs
Praised by Clarissa as a sincere, honest, virtuous, and pious man, worthy of Anna Howe.
Letter 494: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Comforts Mrs. Howe and Anna, expresses his own sorrow, and praises Clarissa as an 'Angel of Light'.
Letter 504: Colonel Morden
Present incognito, shows great emotion during the burial.
Letter 510: Miss Montague, to John Belford, Esq. M. Hall
Corresponds with Belford, responds with equanimity to Lovelace's levity, and embraces Belford's friendship.
Letter 520: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.
Described as a worthy and gentle man who mourns Clarissa and is treated poorly by Miss Howe, though he remains devoted.
Letter 523: Miss Howe, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as Miss Howe's suitor; she discusses her hesitation to marry him due to her independent nature.
Letter 535: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned in a hypothetical comparison regarding treatment of Clarissa.
Postscript Referred to in the Preface
Defended against objections to his meekness; his unexceptionable morals and integrity are praised; he is made signally happy.
