You will be glad to hear that every copy of S. and S. is sold, and that it has brought me £140, besides the copyright, if that should ever be of any value. I have now, therefore, written myself into £250,[256] which only makes me long for more. I have something in hand which I hope the credit of P. and P. will sell well, though not half so entertaining, and by the bye shall you object to my mentioning the Elephant in it, and two or three other old ships? I have done it, but it shall not stay to make you angry. They are only just mentioned.
I hope you continue well and brush your hair, but not all off.
Yours very affectionately,
J. A.
On September 14, Jane left Chawton for London and Godmersham, travelling as one of her brother Edward's large family party.