She says she had thought of publishing this letter (or a version of it) last winter, but had been persuaded against it.
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She informed Lord Jersey that she aimed to make just enough...
Occupation
Ann Thicknesse
Ann Ford quickly began using the talents God had given me in private performances as a singer: at home, and in other fashionable houses in London and Bath.
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