Letter 39: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mrs. Norton is summoned by the Harlowes to persuade Clarissa to marry Solmes. She attempts to advocate for Clarissa but is harshly treated by James Jr. and ultimately fails.
Letter 42: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Vindicated by Clarissa after Arabella reflected upon her as encouraging perverseness.
Letter 45: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned by Clarissa as a virtuous woman whose advice has influenced her resolve, and for whom she seeks continued favor from her mother.
Letter 59: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as having assisted Clarissa in writing the anonymous letter to Lady Drayton.
Letter 89: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as Clarissa's good mentor who taught her that affliction is the best school.
Letter 90: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Expected to arrive Tuesday to persuade Clarissa to comply with the marriage.
Letter 92: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned with concern as one who will be affected by Clarissa's actions.
Letter 125: Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Lovelace proposes fetching Mrs. Norton to attend Clarissa, but Clarissa fears embroiling her with the family.
Letter 127: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace advises Clarissa to send for her, but admits he would not allow her presence as it would hinder his plans.
Letter 179: Miss Howe, to Mrs. Judith Norton
Recipient of the letter; asked to discreetly approach Mrs. Harlowe on Clarissa's behalf.
Letter 180: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Howe
Writes to Miss Howe, heartbroken about the Harlowe family's stance and anxious about Clarissa's honor.
Letter 181: Miss Howe, to Mrs. Judith Norton
Recipient of the letter; a trusted confidante and former nurse to Clarissa.
Letter 182: Mrs. Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton
The recipient of the letter, trusted confidante and former nurse to Clarissa, urged to keep the correspondence secret.
Letter 184: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as having been approached by Anna to intercede with Clarissa's mother, without success.
Letter 230: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as the recipient of Clarissa's proposed annuities from her estate.
Letter 271: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned in the dream as Clarissa's beloved companion living happily on the estate.
Letter 300: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Judith Norton
Recipient of Clarissa's letter; asked to provide news of the Harlowe family and to encourage Hannah Burton to come.
Letter 301: Mrs. Norton
The writer; she shares her own history of affliction, offers financial help, and begs to attend Clarissa.
Letter 307: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton
The recipient of Clarissa's letter, offering comfort and counsel; Clarissa forbids her from visiting.
Letter 308: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mrs. Norton shares her own grief over her son's severe illness and asks for prayers.
Letter 309: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Judith Norton
Addressed as Clarissa's only soothing friend; Clarissa sympathizes with her afflictions and promises to remember her and her son in prayers.
Letter 360: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as having earlier advised Clarissa about Anna's remarks to the family.
Letter 361: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
The writer; she has been ill and her son is dangerously ill, preventing her from attending Clarissa.
Letter 362: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton
Recipient of Clarissa's letter; Clarissa expresses concern for her health and her son's, and wishes she could be with her.
Letter 374: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
The writer; she reports on her son's health, her own weakness, and her efforts to intercede with the Harlowe family on Clarissa's behalf.
Letter 375: Mrs. Norton, to Mrs. Harlowe
Writes to Mrs. Harlowe, seeking permission to share Clarissa's letter and advocating for family intervention.
Letter 376: Mrs. Harlowe, to Mrs. Judith Norton
Recipient of the letter; Mrs. Harlowe advises her not to visit Clarissa or advocate too warmly, but sends her money for illness.
Letter 377: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Judith Norton
Recipient of the letter; Clarissa advises her not to intercede with the family without prior consent.
Letter 378: Miss Ar. Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Mentioned as a favourer of Clarissa who believes Anna Howe's letters are unknown to Clarissa.
Letter 380: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Harlowe
Mentioned as a possible commissioner to hear Clarissa's story.
Letter 381: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
The writer; she expresses her affection for Clarissa and her hope for reconciliation, while also warning about Mr. Brand's private inquiries.
Letter 382: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton
Recipient of the letter; Clarissa thanks her for news of recovery and urges her not to visit.
Letter 391: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Mentioned as a kind and prudent friend whom Clarissa trusts to mediate on her behalf.
Letter 408: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
The author of the letter, expressing maternal affection and concern for Clarissa.
Letter 409: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton
Recipient of the letter; Clarissa's former nurse and confidante, whom Clarissa trusts with her papers and story.
Letter 429: Miss Arab. Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Mentioned as having provided information about Clarissa's situation to the family.
Letter 430: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to Miss Arab. Harlowe
Suggested as a more appropriate person to receive Clarissa's story.
Letter 431: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Writer of the letter; returns Clarissa's letters, expresses grief over her treatment, and advises caution regarding a male visitor.
Letter 432: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Reports a private visit from Mrs. Hervey and offers Clarissa consolation based on the intelligence gathered.
Letter 433: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to Mrs. Judith Norton
Recipient of the letter; Clarissa responds to her account of a conversation with Clarissa's aunt.
Letter 457: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Sends a long letter to Clarissa, which Clarissa is afraid to open.
Letter 459: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Attends the family meeting, pleads for Clarissa, and is rebuffed by James Jr. and Mr. Harlowe.
Letter 460: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Her letter to Clarissa is read after Communion, causing Clarissa to weep and sigh.
Letter 465: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton
Recipient of the letter; Clarissa addresses her as 'my dear maternal friend' and declines her visit.
Letter 475: Mr. Belford
Clarissa has a letter ready for Mrs. Norton, which is sent via Colonel Morden's servant.
Letter 483: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Writer of the letter; she has been received kindly by the family and is eager to visit Clarissa to comfort her.
Letter 484: Miss Arab. Harlowe, to Miss Cl. Harlowe
Mentioned as the good woman Clarissa loves, who will be sent to her.
Letter 487: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Arrives at the house, collapses in grief, views Clarissa's corpse, and laments her loss.
Letter 495: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Cuts ringlets of Clarissa's hair before the coffin is closed; is extremely ill and attended to by Mrs. Smith's maid.
Letter 500: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.
Falls ill on the road and is left behind at St. Albans.
Letter 503: Colonel Morden
Arrives with amended spirits, comforts the mourning mother, and shares Clarissa's posthumous letter.
Letter 504: Colonel Morden
Stays with the inconsolable mother at her request.
Letter 507: Mr. Belford, to Mr. James Harlowe, Jun. Esq.
Beneficiary of the Dairy-house apartments and manager of the charitable fund.
The Will
Requested to reside at the Dairy-house and manage charitable funds.
Letter 508: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.
Absent from the reading by choice; receives bequest of clothes, thirty guineas for mourning, and recommendation as housekeeper.
Letter 520: Colonel Morden, to John Belford, Esq.
Preparing to enter her office as housekeeper at The Grove, though Morden believes she will not long remain on earth.
Postscript Referred to in the Preface
Described as worthy and made signally happy.
Endnotes
Referenced in a note about Clarissa's letter to her regarding her turn of mind.
