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Mary Benn

Miss Benn

An unmarried, impecunious neighbour at Chawton, often dining with the Austens out of genuine want; a recurring figure of the Chawton letters' small daily kindnesses.

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Mentioned in 9 works (11 mentions)

To Cassandra, Chawton, 29 May 1811 letter · 2 mentions
To Cassandra, Chawton, 6 June 1811 letter · 2 mentions
To Cassandra, London, 24 May 1813 letter · 1 mention
To Cassandra, Godmersham, 11 October 1813 letter · 1 mention
To Cassandra, Godmersham, 14 October 1813 letter · 1 mention
To Cassandra, Chawton, 14 June 1814 letter · 1 mention
To Cassandra, Chawton, 23 June 1814 letter · 1 mention
To Cassandra, London, November 1814 letter · 1 mention
To Anna, London, 28 November 1814 letter · 1 mention