# Letterblair — The Age of Innocence character guide

> Letterblair in The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Old Mr. Letterblair, Mr. Letterblair

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

The senior partner at the law firm where Newland works.

## Relationships

### [Newland Archer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_innocence_se/characters/newland_archer)

_professional_

A formal, mentor-like relationship as the senior law partner who guides Archer through the legal and social intricacies of the Olenski divorce.

### [Newland Archer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_innocence_se/characters/newland_archer)

_professional_

A formal, mentor-like relationship as the senior law partner who guides Archer through the legal and social intricacies of the Olenski divorce.

### [Newland Archer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_innocence_se/characters/newland_archer)

_professional_

A formal, mentor-like relationship as the senior law partner who guides Archer through the legal and social intricacies of the Olenski divorce.

## In the story

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_innocence_se/chapters/xi)

Senior partner who argues against divorce and pressures Archer to use his influence.

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