Margaret Cavendish Harley, Duchess of Portland
Elizabeth Montagu's close friend and confidante.
Core Belief
"Friendship, family, and domestic pursuits are the cornerstones of a fulfilling life. She values social connections and strives to create a harmonious and supportive environment for those around her."
Worldview
She sees the world through a lens of social responsibility and personal connection. While aware of the complexities of society, she focuses on creating a positive impact within her immediate circle.
Personality
Kind, generous, and devoted to her friends. While not as intellectually sharp as Elizabeth, she possesses a warm heart and a genuine interest in others' well-being. Also very interested in natural history and collecting.
In Their Own Words
"I assure you I am very angry at the fellow’s not taking care of your letter, for they always give me infinite pleasure, and I esteem it as a great loss. I am very sensible of the friendship you have for me, and hope you never shall find any reason to the contrary."
"My amusements are all of the Rural kind--Working, Spinning, Knotting, Drawing, Reading, Writing, Walking, and picking Herbs to put into an Herbal."
Other Characters from Elizabeth Montagu, the queen of the bluestockings, Volumes 1 and 2 : $b Her correspondence from 1720 to 1761
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