Letter 27: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother, who mediates between Anna and Clarissa, expressing some sympathy but also traditional views.
Letter 46: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother, who is planning a visit to Mrs. Larking and is favorable toward Mr. Hickman, using him to prompt Anna's attention.
Letter 56: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother, who suggests that Clarissa's obedience would be praiseworthy if she overcomes her aversion, and speculates the Harlowes may eventually relent.
Letter 58: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Argues that marriage based on convenience and duty is more stable than love matches; criticizes Lovelace's morals.
Letter 65: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Forces Anna to accompany her to visit her dying cousin; favors Mr. Hickman.
Letter 66: Mr. Hickman, to Mrs. Howe
Recipient of the letter; Mr. Hickman addresses her with respect and gratitude for her support.
Letter 67: Mrs. Howe, to Charles Hickman, Esq.
Writes to Mr. Hickman, defending her daughter Nancy and offering marital advice.
Letter 74: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother; charmed by Clarissa's letter and interposes in Anna's conversation with Mr. Hickman.
Letter 81: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother who refuses to offer protection to Clarissa, arguing for filial duty.
Letter 87: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother, who is suspicious and influenced by Antony Harlowe, causing tension.
Letter 100: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother, who after Uncle Antony's visit prohibits correspondence with Clarissa and becomes watchful and restrictive.
Letter 101: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Clarissa mentions the displeasure between Anna and her mother, and urges Anna to show duty and forbearance.
Letter 111: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother, who has been influenced by Clarissa's uncle and siblings to prohibit correspondence.
Letter 129: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Anna's mother, with whom Anna has had a debate; Clarissa worries about the situation.
Letter 133: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Anna's mother, whose authority Clarissa defends, noting her past good opinion of Clarissa and her right to be watchful.
Letter 135: Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother; Clarissa proposes that she might oversee their correspondence in confidence.
Letter 136: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mrs. Howe refuses Clarissa's condition and renews her prohibition on the correspondence, siding with the Harlowes.
Letter 150: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother; she has been meeting with Clarissa's uncle, restricts Anna's correspondence, and scolds Mr. Hickman.
Letter 163: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Sent a letter forbidding Clarissa from writing to Anna without her leave, threatening to make them both unhappy.
Letter 168: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Sends a letter to Clarissa that forbids further correspondence with her daughter, causing Clarissa great distress.
Letter 183: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother; Antony Harlowe is reportedly disposed to marry her, causing Anna concern.
Letter 197: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Receives and declines Antony Harlowe's marriage proposal; engages in dialogue with Anna about it.
Letter 208: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Target of Lovelace's scheme; he plans to ravish her aboard the ship.
Letter 296: Mrs. Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Author of the letter; expresses pity but harshly criticizes Clarissa's disobedience and its consequences.
Letter 297: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Howe
Recipient of the letter; Clarissa thanks her for reproofs and asks for discretion.
Letter 310: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Intercepted Clarissa's letter and permitted Anna to write back after a compromise.
Letter 315: Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Clarissa received a letter from her that had a reviving effect; Clarissa requests her silence.
Letter 317: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Dictates her opinion that Clarissa must prosecute Lovelace; makes this a condition for future correspondence and family reconciliation.
Letter 342: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother, who believes marriage to Lovelace is the only way to make Clarissa's future tolerable and insists Anna's next visit to Clarissa be as Mrs. Lovelace.
Letter 356: Mrs. Harlowe, to Mrs. Howe
Recipient of the letter; appealed to as a prudent mother to understand the Harlowe family's suffering.
Letter 357: Mrs. Howe
Writes to Mrs. Harlowe, condemning her daughter's correspondence and asserting parental authority.
Letter 358: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother, who shares her opinion on the marriage and pressures Anna to attend Colonel Ambrose's ball.
Letter 367: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Accompanies Anna to the gathering; engages with Lovelace and later advises Clarissa to marry him.
Letter 372: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Anna's mother; suggests Clarissa write her story and approves of Clarissa's resentment.
Letter 494: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Struck by the news of Clarissa's death, she struggles to break it to her daughter Anna.
Letter 520: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as having weakened authority over her daughter due to her narrow-mindedness, though she praises Miss Howe's generosity.
