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Letter to Editor
May 31, 1771
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Charlotte responds to Lucretia's essay on matrimony, lamenting the scarcity of suitable men in a degenerate age despite her advantageous position, honorable family, and personal qualities. She seeks advice on finding a compatible companion, noting single life as a misfortune.
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Messrs Fowles,
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To LuCRETIA:
I Have read with Attention your Essay upon Matrimony, and like the Characters you have drawn, but know not where to find such a Man---- I believe in this degenerate Age, such Men are very thinly sown in the Field of human Nature. My Situation in Life has been conspicuous, advantageous for Observation, and I have been a critical Observer of human Conduct, but have seen few, very few Gentlemen whose Minds were ornamented with those shining Qualities which are requisite to qualify them to be the Head of the Woman, and to exercise those Prerogatives which they generally claim --- If it would be no Transgression of the Laws of Politeness, nor wound the delicate Ear, I should add, That the revolving Sun has gone several Annual Rounds since I have been a probationer for the highest Sphere and brightest Scene of bliss in human Life--e.. for a Companion---- yet I have never found one to my Taste--.- You will not suppose that I have been destitute of Admirers---- My Family is honourable, my Fortune genteel, my Person and Accomplishments - -f ---- but here Modesty forbids me to proceed, although Truth marks my Steps and leads the Way- - -- A single Life is a misfortune; a bad Companion is worse - - - - My Situation is disagreeable, but not singular; Multitudes move in the same unpleasing Circle. Pray Lucretia give us your advice.
CHARLOTTE:
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To LuCRETIA:
I Have read with Attention your Essay upon Matrimony, and like the Characters you have drawn, but know not where to find such a Man---- I believe in this degenerate Age, such Men are very thinly sown in the Field of human Nature. My Situation in Life has been conspicuous, advantageous for Observation, and I have been a critical Observer of human Conduct, but have seen few, very few Gentlemen whose Minds were ornamented with those shining Qualities which are requisite to qualify them to be the Head of the Woman, and to exercise those Prerogatives which they generally claim --- If it would be no Transgression of the Laws of Politeness, nor wound the delicate Ear, I should add, That the revolving Sun has gone several Annual Rounds since I have been a probationer for the highest Sphere and brightest Scene of bliss in human Life--e.. for a Companion---- yet I have never found one to my Taste--.- You will not suppose that I have been destitute of Admirers---- My Family is honourable, my Fortune genteel, my Person and Accomplishments - -f ---- but here Modesty forbids me to proceed, although Truth marks my Steps and leads the Way- - -- A single Life is a misfortune; a bad Companion is worse - - - - My Situation is disagreeable, but not singular; Multitudes move in the same unpleasing Circle. Pray Lucretia give us your advice.
CHARLOTTE:
What sub-type of article is it?
Emotional
Reflective
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
Morality
Feminism
What keywords are associated?
Matrimony
Marriage
Suitable Husband
Single Life
Degenerate Age
Human Conduct
Advice
What entities or persons were involved?
Charlotte
Lucretia
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Charlotte
Recipient
Lucretia
Main Argument
despite reading lucretia's essay on matrimony with approval, charlotte has not found a suitable man possessing the necessary qualities to be a proper husband, despite her own advantages, and seeks advice on navigating single life and finding a companion.
Notable Details
Degenerate Age
Thinly Sown In The Field Of Human Nature
Critical Observer Of Human Conduct
Single Life Is A Misfortune; A Bad Companion Is Worse
Multitudes Move In The Same Unpleasing Circle