People featured: 6
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1807 (152)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Congratulating her upon going to school, it will be to her benefit and she should make some good connections, they have had a letter from Cousin B, Mrs Smalley has returned from school in much better spirits, Mr Griffiths wife wants to remain in Ireland though he doesn't like it so much, describing her own complaint and a fresh cold that she has caught, Jonathan received a valentine today which has entertained him

People featured: 5
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1800 (55)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: She is grateful to be remembered by her young friends, providing details of her parent's visit, hoping that Mary-Ann will get better from her illness now that the weather is warmer and she can take more exercise, providing an update on Uncle Hatfield's health, and Miss Canby's travel plans, and telling her all about Will playing hide and seek with Betsy and Jonathan, and their new kitten and dog.

People featured: 3
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1807 (165)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Providing an update on her father's illness, and the pleasure that they have taken in having Mrs Holmes to stay, giving details of other visitors that they have had for tea, and their habit of playing cards in the evenings, complaining about the difficulties of keeping servants as they all seem to be leaving their employers

People featured: 6
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1803 (84)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: She is writing via cousin Tom who is returning to school, enquiring after Mary-Ann's new little sister and commiserating her on the loss of her mother [implying that their mother died in childbirth], providing an update on the journey of her Uncle and Cousins to Blackpool where they bathed and it was not too crowded, providing and update on the health of Aunt Abbatt and Grandmamma, complaining about the difficulty finding carriages and horses, providing details of their social engagements.

People featured: 5
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1803 (90)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Expressing gratitude for receiving their letters, and telling them about her journey to Manchester which was uncomfortable and dangerous due to the weather, providing details of her brother Josiah's children, she has bought some carpet worsted for them to work upon, she is pleased to hear that Dorothy is finally getting her teeth, includes a note for Thomas Nicholson containing details of the health of his parents

People featured: 1
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1806 (142)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Worrying that they will think she has forgotten them, providing details of a journey she has taken with some friends, describing the sea-side and their days spent looking for shells and cornelians on the beach, describing the gleaning practices in Norfolk, providing details of a preacher whose sermons she was impressed with, but whose company was disappointing, they travelled home through Cambridge so that she could see more sights

People featured: 2
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1804 (121)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Confirming their safe arrival in Manchester and providing details of the journey and pleasant company, providing updates on the health of her Uncle, they have been to the circus, and have been drinking tea at Mr Meaney's, providing details of a letter that took several days to arrive in the post in case something more important should go missing

People featured: 2
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1804 (101)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Expressing disappointment that she hasn't received a letter from them despite the opportunity, making arrangements for them to visit, providing information about the horse and the cow both of which have been ill, providing updates on the health of family members, and hoping for their grandmother's safe arrival at Gateacre

People featured: 5
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1805 (127)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: She is leaving Manchester tomorrow so will take steps to ensure this letter gets sent, thanking her for her domestic intelligence which is always welcome, she has heard about her Grandmother's illness from Mrs Hatfield, she hopes that she will recover, providing updates on the health and situation f Mr Hatfield, and Mrs Nicholson, she is reading the Life of Mr Wakefield, she is pleased that Dorothy has recovered from the measles, discussing Mary-Ann's household situation and the loss of a servant

People featured: 2
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1803 (89)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Assuring her that they have arrived safely in Manchester having had extremely pleasant company in the coaches, the roads were very slippery which caused one of the horses to slip, comparing her fellow travellers to family members, providing updates on family members that they have visited, and providing details of all the places they have been so that they can be trapped on the map, recommending a cocoa recipe for Hatfield as she knows he likes it.

People featured: 2
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1805 (130)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: It has been so long since she heard from Mary-Ann or her sister that she begins to grow anxious, providing details of visitors to their house, she has purchased wool for Mrs Hatfield and will send it as soon as she can, detailing her sister's indisposition and the disruption that it caused to their plans, however, her cousin performed impressively on the piano and entertained them all

People featured: 5
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1805 (123)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Expressing thanks for her letter, and her sorrow that Betsy has chilblains again, asking for more information on Dorothy's progress with talking, she thinks Thomas and Hatfield would enjoy rambling in the woods near her home, the birds will feed off their hands, expressing her opinions on her current read (Agrippina), she is glad that Mary-Ann's grandmother is well, providing details of the health and appearance of various acquaintances particularly Mrs Hatfield

People featured: 2
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1806 (135)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Expressing her disappointment that she did not get to stay long at Gateacre due to the poor weather, their house has been full of invalids given the virulence of the flu this year, meditating on the death of her sister and what this could teach her about providence and her own attitude towards death, she is sending some bricks to Mary-Ann's younger siblings that can be used to build houses and bridges, she has labelled the bridges so that they are easier to build

People featured: 3
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1807 (157)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: Telling her all the news from home including the visitors that they have had, the calf has grown very big, the duck has laid lots of eggs, will she bring them some toffee when she comes home, describing the garden in great detail

People featured: 1
Collection: Nicholson Family Papers
Item Number: MSS 1041 1807 (174)
Repository: John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Summary: A short note telling her about their lame duck, and describing the garden and the weather in great detail.

People featured: 7
Collection: Johnson Family
Item Number: MS. Don. c. 190 f.62
Repository: Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Summary: Henrietta Ingram to her younger sister – she has enjoyed hearing her stories of all her activities – attending balls etc. Henrietta is not able to tell her about her recent activities – she now takes little pleasure in thinking of them, for in the last couple of weeks Jane Johnson fell sick of an inflammation in her bowels and died. All her friends and family are excessively grieved by her death, but Henrietta reminds herself that Jane will be happy and well-suited to heaven, because she was such an angel on earth. Henrietta is at home alone with Jane’s eldest daughter, who was present when her mother died, and Henrietta does not feel she can leave her until another family...

People featured: 1
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [13]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: About a number of oversights he has identified in his brother's (Edward?) will that will be prejudicial to his brother's unborn child should it be a son, promising to provide for the child in a suitable manner should it be a girl, trying not to trouble his good sister (Edward's wife) with anything that may be a grief to her

People featured: 3
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [36]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: He has been worried about writing in case he caused her to write back before it would be good for her health, 'Miss' proceeds in her book well, brief mention of difficulties with tenants, they are full of company and seldom free, sending love to her and the little ones

People featured: 1
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [34]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Describing their journey after leaving her, the snow made the journey treacherous and they have been unable to complete it, they had to walk through deep snow as it was too dangerous to continue in the coach, having told her their story he is 'in paine to hear how you proceeded'

People featured: 1
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [37]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Providing details of the journey, he wished he had extra company as they had space in the coach, complaining about the fatigue of taking the post, brief update on the health of his family

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [21]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Explaining why he has decided to stay in town, the weather is not encouraging, and proceedings in the 'Lincolnshire affair' are slow, discussing business and his actions to try and further it, describing the Colonel's travel plans

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [30]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: A short note, he is glad to find that Fortescue's wife is well, and hoping to see them and the little ones soon if it is not prejudicial to their affairs, discussing some business

People featured: 3
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [28]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Discussing land survey, and the available timber, providing information on Mrs Carew's health, and her travel plans, Madam Gregor is at Bath, making some business recommendations due to funds assigned to the East India Company

People featured: 3
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [18]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Complaining about delays in the post, suggesting that his daughter may have mistaken the date of her pregnancy as she is over a fortnight beyond it, reprimanding him for refusing to serve the public as requested, he does not wish to be ashamed by Fortescue's decision, providing advice about Fortescue's business 'least you make yourself the grief of friends, and the scorn of enemies'.

People featured: 3
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [29]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Assuming that Fortescue is not familiar with Bath, suggesting he go somewhere else and they send Mr Honeycorn to survey as he is more experienced, providing an update on Lady Carew's health

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [25]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: He is glad that his daughter and all the family are so well, discussing business, asking him to visit William York if he is destined for Lincolnshire, discussing Lord Portland's good mood following parliament's recent vote

People featured: 3
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [27]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Providing an update on 'Miss' who seems to be improving, discussing various work and business issues

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [31
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: A short note, he hopes that Lady Carew will recover, discussing work and the setting up of a subscription, asking Fortescue to come 'speedily to this place''

People featured: 1
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [35]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: A short letter, describing their ongoing journey from Crockaton Well in the snow, most of which has gone but they were frighted by the force of the waters that they need to cross, they are thankful that Fortescue's journey was better than expected

People featured: 1
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [26]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: A note mostly about business, and talks of peace and marriage amongst European royalty, some mention of weather and reading

People featured: 3
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [19]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: He has received Fortescue's letter and both he and his wife are happy to hear of their daughter's safe delivery, wondering how the old midwife managed it and suggesting she should not be depended on in future, he is sorry to hear that little Hugh is rickety after being such a lusty child, commenting on names for the new baby girl, complaining about the rain and flooding

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262m?0/FC/1 [33]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Providing an update on Mr Roberts and Lady Anne's journey, and suggesting that they could bring Bridget and the children home to him, providing suggestions for what to do with the horses, his sister Rudger is dangerously ill but is now recovering

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [20]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: He is glad to find that his daughter and the children are all well, the weather is very unseasonable and so he has sent his horses home as he plans to stay in London until the 'Lincolnshire affair' is concluded, Fortescue can use the horses to hunt red deer

People featured: 3
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [32]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: A short note acknowledge receipt of Fortescue's letter, he is glad to hear the family are well and hopes to see them with the little ones, enclosing details of Lady Ann and Mr Roberts travel plans

People featured: 4
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [22]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: He is glad to find everyone in good health, commenting on his granddaughter's recovery, and expressing his sorrow that his grandson is not thriving so much as he was before he was weaned, discussing the Colonel's company and the horses that he has, asking Fortescue to speak to Philips so he does not bring a blemish upon the family, Ann Robert's pretty daughter is dead

People featured: 1
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [23]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Discussing the financial arrangements of Sir B Wray in distributing gold to various family members, briefly mentioning the route of his body for burial, there is talk of peace from France, business matters

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [45]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: He is glad to hear that Miss is wearing out her distemper, and hoping her brother doesn't also suffer, the weather is now looking hopeful for the harvest, discussing the Wollacomb family, asking Fortescue to speak to their difficulties

People featured: 4
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/9/3
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: I Collier apologizes for not writing sooner but also urges Ann to write extensively not only to her but also to her friend Sally Digby, who is angry that she does not hear from Ann. Collier shares her considerable anxiety about Sally, who is pregnant and in widely considered to be carrying the baby well. Collier has heard gossip that Ann had given birth to a boy, and is disappointed to find it is not true.

People featured: 4
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/9/2
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: I Collier reports on her friend Sally Digby's ill-health and impending childbirth, and shares her anxieties and hopes for a safe delivery. She has travelled to America and comments that it is as 'healthful' as the south of France, having many 'delights'. She gently chastises Ann and her husband Thomas for not writing, and sends them best wishes for Christmas.

People featured: 4
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/8/1
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Isabella is grateful to Ann for her maternal care of Isabella's daughter, Margaret (a schoolfriend of Ann's daughter Catherine/Kitty), and for the affection Ann has shown to the Benson family.

People featured: 4
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/8/3
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Isabella apologizes for not replying sooner, referring to her recent confinement in childbirth and poorly children. She is grateful for Ann's friendship to her family, and to Ann for caring for her daughter, Margaret, but apologizes for any hurt that Margaret might have caused Ann.

People featured: 3
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/8/2
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Isabella is grateful that Ann will care for her daughter, Margaret, over the school Christmas holiday. She invites Ann to visit them and has sent her (and her mother, Catherine Elliott) a gift as a favour.

People featured: 1
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [42b]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Responding to Bridget's letter about the terms of Hugh Boscawen's will, suggesting that Bridget's interpretation of the terms is contrary to the trustee's interpretation, conceding that she does not blame Bridget for insisting upon the issue, and she hasn't meddled in the matter since, though she would prefer it if her own son settled at Tregothnan and no prejudice to Bridget, sending her duty to the family, but finishing with a complaint that she rarely sees Cousin Fortescue

People featured: 5
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [43]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Offering congratulations on the news that Miss Fortescue is past the smallpox, though qualifying it with a comment that she was never in much danger anyway, it appears that Bridget wasn't informed about her daughter's illness which is why her Aunt hasn't written for so long, complaining that she never sees Cousin Rolle and his Lady despite coveting their company, providing details of the healths of her sisters, describing a sore throat suffered by her son at school for which he has been let blood

People featured: 4
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [38c]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Thanking her for bearing so kindly with her pitiful letters, she longs to kiss Bridget's hands but her infirmities and decay prevent her from making the journey, discussing the trustees actions in handling Bridget's father's will, Lady Meadows is well with her son, Miss Fortescue mends apace and her shape improves, sending her love and affection

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [38]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Apologising for troubling her with insignificant letters, but she is worried after hearing that Bridget has been unwell. The letter also includes Bridget's response, reassuring her aunt that her letters are not insignificant, and that her health is improved, discussing some issues with her father's will and the trustees

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [41]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: She apologises for not having written, as her Neddie has been seriously ill with a fever and pleurisy, she details the nature of his illness and her certainty that he was going to die, her poor sister has lost her little boy not two months old, she has sent coats for Bridget's daughter, commenting on the gown and hood that is fashionable at the moment, she can't imagine that such a slight thing will keep out the rain, she has added trimming and lining to the night gown that she has sent for Bridget, commenting on the dark colours that Bridget likes

People featured: 4
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [44]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: She has very ill luck with Bridget's letters, as they never come with the post and always with others, she is glad to hear that they are well and are avoiding 'that disease which is so much about you' [smallpox?], but commenting on the gentleness of the distemper this year, hoping that Bridget's good neighbour is well home by now as travel at this time of year is a cruel thing, providing an update on Sister Carr's health

People featured: 2
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [39]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Apologising for not responding sooner and blaming the London post, she is sorry that Bridget is in want of the waters, having complained of 'something heavie', their is a vague suggestion that she thinks Bridget is pregnant, commenting on the difficulties around Hugh Boscawen's will and its contravention of the terms of J Boscawen's father's will, and offering to help as much as she can, and to act in the interest of the family

People featured: 3
Collection: Boscawen Collection (Fortescue papers)
Item Number: 1262M/0/FC/1 [46]
Repository: Devon Heritage Centre
Summary: Apologising for delays in the delivery of her letter, commenting on a commission bishops and their business, commenting on the health of Bridget and her family, and the shape of Miss Margaret, discussing the issues around Hugh Boscawen's will, asking Bridget to 'stir up' her neighbour a little as he has not responded to the author's letters

People featured: 12
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/7/5
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: The death of an Aunt has badly affected Jenny's health and mind, but she is somewhat restored. She reports on the poor health of several family members, including her mother and Mr Fazakerley, who she believes is perilously close to death. The courtships of several men and women is discussed in detail.

People featured: 8
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/7/15
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Jenny's indisposition of the last week has prevented her from writing to Ann, though now she is better. The town of Manchester puts her in mind of seeing Ann. Jenny hopes Ann's husband Thomas will be home soon, and that he will do as Ann wishes. Jenny reports on the races at Liverpool and the health of friends and relations, some of whom are taking the waters at Buxton.

People featured: 5
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/7/14
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Jenny comments on the potential damage to her 'nerves' of certain forms of sociable conversation, and reports on travel-sickness. She is facing a difficult task (possibly related to the death of her mother) but feels supported by her friends. She finds it hard to express her feelings on having visited Ann, and also notes that she has since heard that Ann and Thomas (her husband) have become 'so fat'.

People featured: 12
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/7/16
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Though dated 'March', Jenny explains that the letter was written in two parts, the second in May, due to illness of her mother (and by implication Jenny's caring role) and herself. She reports on the perilous health of Miss Birley, the health of one of Mrs Heathcote's children as well as the children and newborns of others, comments on Ann's husband, Thomas, and makes a series of remarks about husbands and fathers she admires.

People featured: 7
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/7/10
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Jenny counsels Ann that her daughter Kitty will improve with medicine and care, and that Ann should consider her own needs, making what appears to be a veiled reference to her poor marriage to Thomas and his poor character. Reporting on the health of family members, some of them perilously ill, Jenny describes another pregnancy of Mrs Heathcote [nee Statham] in negative terms.

People featured: 8
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/7/11
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Jenny reports on the health of several family members and friends, and discusses the and ageing of several of the women. She comments on the behaviour of Ann's husband, Thomas, and the generally greater license that men enjoy.

People featured: 7
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/7/12
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Jenny is visiting her elderly Aunt Ellison near Liverpool and her mood has been improved by the exercise she has enjoyed. She has written to plan a visit to see Ann, who was kind to Jenny's recently deceased mother, in two months. She reports on Mary Ann Hesketh's poor health, as well as other friends and relations (noting smallpox, miscarriage and the confinement of the elderly Mr Heathcote).

People featured: 5
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/7/17
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Writing from her cousin's [Richard] Formby, whose wife has just given birth, Jenny reports on her friends' suggestion that she improve her health by being more in society. She has bought land, most likely as a consequence of her mother's recent death, whose kindness and exemplary conduct in life Jenny reflects upon. Jenny hopes she will see Ann soon, and describes what pleasure she hopes that Ann derives from her daughter.

People featured: 8
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1576/7/2
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: The author reports on her own health and the need for her to remain at home so she can care for her Aunt Fazekerley, though she wishes she could see Ann. She provides Ann Hare with updates on the travel and leisure activities of other family members, an assault experienced by her cousin Richard, as well as enquiring after Ann's husband, Thomas Hare.

People featured: 9
Collection: Hare and Elliott Families of Sheffield
Item Number: LD1582/7/3
Repository: Sheffield Archives
Summary: Jenny reports on the poor health of her and her mother, and provides a round up of the health of other members of the family. She praises Ann for her talent for nursing and alludes to Ann's pregnancy. The letter discusses courtship in some detail, both Jenny's and other people's.