# Richard Mowbray — Clarissa character guide > Richard Mowbray in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** Richard Mowbray, Mowbray, Rd. Mowbray **First appearance:** 0001-clarissa ## Who they are A brutal friend of Lovelace. ## In the story ### [Letter 48: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-48-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe) Another of Lovelace's intimates; joined Belton in praising Lovelace. ### [Letter 161: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-161-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe) A bold, scarred traveler who jests about sacred things and professes to hate clergy. ### [Letter 169: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-169-mr-belford-to-robert-lovelace-esq) One of the companions who endorses Belford's letter. ### [Letter 292: Mr. Mowbray, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-292-mr-mowbray-to-robert-lovelace-esq) Author of the letter; expresses frustration and dark humor about the situation. ### [Letter 344: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-344-mr-belford-to-robert-lovelace-esq) Mowbray is mentioned as having insulted Belton and as one of the rakes whose fortunes are dwindling. ### [Letter 419: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-419-mr-belford-to-robert-lovelace-esq) Present at Belton's bedside; displays callous insensibility and coarse praise of Lovelace. ### [Letter 420: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-420-mr-belford-to-robert-lovelace-esq) Present with Belford, curses the servant and is impatient to leave for Lovelace's company. ### [Letter 423: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-423-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Mentioned as a varlet who is sorry Lovelace is near being happy with Clarissa. ### [Letter 424: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-424-mr-belford-to-robert-lovelace-esq) Mentioned as having been seen mounted by Belford before he attends Belton. ### [Letter 425: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-425-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Present with Lovelace; they plan to ride together to Lord M.'s. ### [Letter 439: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-439-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Present at the toasting of Belton's memory and Clarissa's health. ### [Letter 477: Mr. Belford, to Richard Mowbray, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-477-mr-belford-to-richard-mowbray-esq) Recipient of the letter; Belford urges him to find Lovelace. ### [Letter 478: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-478-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Mentioned as being sent to Lovelace, but Lovelace rejects his company. ### [Letter 480: Mr. Mowbray, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-480-mr-mowbray-to-john-belford-esq) Writer of the letter; describes Lovelace's breakdown and his own efforts to calm him. ### [Letter 496: Mr. Mowbray, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-496-mr-mowbray-to-john-belford-esq) The letter's author; he defends Lovelace, expresses frustration with the situation, and complains about his own boredom and dislike of reading. ### [Letter 498: Mr. Belford, to Richard Mowbray, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-498-mr-belford-to-richard-mowbray-esq) Recipient of Belford's letter; Belford comments on his 'impenetrable' nature. ### [Letter 509: Mr. Belford, to the Right Hon. Lord M.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-509-mr-belford-to-the-right-hon-lord-m) Mentioned as a possible companion for Lovelace abroad. ### [Letter 511: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-511-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Mowbray is mentioned as one of Lovelace's companions who is exasperated with Belford's letter. ### [Letter 513: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-513-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Mentioned as promising to accompany Lovelace in a month or two. ### [Letter 525: Lord M. to John Belford, Esq. M. Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-525-lord-m-to-john-belford-esq-m-hall) Expected to be present at the meeting with Lovelace in London. ### [Letter 526: Mr. Belford, to Lord M.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-526-mr-belford-to-lord-m) Dines with Lovelace and Belford; becomes noisy with wine and is carried off. ### [Letter 527: Mr. Belford, to Lord M.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-527-mr-belford-to-lord-m) Accompanies Lovelace to the embarkation point. ### [Letter 530: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-530-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Lovelace hopes to see him in Paris and asks Belford how he goes on. ### [Letter 531: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-531-mr-belford-to-robert-lovelace-esq) Seen seldom; lacks enterprise without Lovelace. ### [Letter 532: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-532-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq) Sent a letter to Lovelace with a hint about Morden's intentions. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/richard_mowbray - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters