[Letter believed to be to brother, Francis Austen]
[main text of p1 is missing]
… and only just time enough for what is to be done. And all this, with very few acquaintance in Town & going to no Parties & living very quietly!– What do People do that…
[remainder of letter missing; postscript upside down at top of p1]
Perhaps before the end of April, Mansfield Park by the author os S & S.– P. & P. may be in the World.– Keep the name to yourself. I shd not like to have it known beforehand. God bless you.– Cassandra’s best Love. Yours affec:ly J. Austen
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