Thomas Belton

Letter 48: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe

One of Lovelace's intimates encountered at the Cocoa-tree; spoke freely of Lovelace.

Letter 161: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe

A heavy drinker and gambler with a consumptive cough, who jests about his own ill health.

Letter 169: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

One of the companions who endorses Belford's letter.

Letter 192: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Belford recounts Belton's visit, his illness, and his betrayal by his mistress Thomasine, who has embezzled his money and carried on an intrigue.

Letter 193: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.

Mentioned as an example of a keeper suffering from a lowbred mistress.

Letter 292: Mr. Mowbray, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Present with Mowbray, joining in damning the women and condoling with Lovelace.

Letter 341: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.

Lovelace inquires about his health and warns Belford against preaching to him about conscience and reformation.

Letter 344: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Belton is described as gravely ill, abandoned by his mistress Thomasine and his friends, and unable to control his own household.

Letter 347: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.

His case is discussed; Lovelace offers a dark scheme to rid him of his unfaithful mistress Thomasine.

Letter 364: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Described as low-spirited, moping, and in need of Belford's company; Belford pities him but can offer no consolation.

Letter 385: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Belford mentions his own and Belton's affairs, and plans to go to Epsom to help Belton's sister take possession of his house.

Letter 399: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Ill and dispirited; his mistress and her accomplices are driven from his house by Belford and others.

Letter 413: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

At death's door; Belford is called to his bedside and fears he may not be able to return soon.

Letter 414: Mr. Belford, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe

Mentioned as dying; Belford is traveling to Epsom to perform last friendly offices for him.

Letter 419: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Dying friend whose agonizing repentance and despair are vividly described; he reflects on his past sins and warns Lovelace.

Letter 420: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Dying friend whom Belford and Mowbray are attending; Belford urges Lovelace to visit him.

Letter 421: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.

Mentioned as dying and taking his fate heavily; Lovelace comments on his weakness and Mowbray's impatience with him.

Letter 422: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.

Recently deceased; Lovelace recalls his cheerful nature and defends his actions in the duel with Metcalfe.

Letter 423: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.

Reported to be still ill, with no hopes of recovery.

Letter 424: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Dies in agony after a long illness, expressing terror and regret over his past sins.

Letter 425: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.

Recently deceased; his death serves as a warning and a subject of mourning.

Letter 440: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.

Recently deceased; Belford attended his funeral and is settling his affairs, including providing for his sister.

Letter 449: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.

Mentioned as 'poor Belton'; Lovelace approves Belford's generosity to his sister and arranges for legacies.