# Mrs. Townsend — Clarissa character guide

> Mrs. Townsend in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Townsend, Townsend

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A woman who helps Clarissa in her escape.

## In the story

### [Letter 196: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-196-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe)

A contraband trader proposed by Anna as a potential protector for Clarissa at Deptford.

### [Letter 252: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-252-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Mentioned as a contact of Miss Howe with a 'manlike spirit' and brothers; Lovelace dismisses her threat.

### [Letter 259: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-259-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Mentioned as having not yet arrived at Hampstead; Lovelace gave instructions about what to say if she came.

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