1
The spelling of the original has been reproduced as printed, with unusual spellings identified by {sic}.
2
While unusual spellings have been retained as in the original, unexpected inconsistencies in spellings and punctuation have been standardised.
3
In the interests of maintaining the integrity of the Austen letters, archaic or unusual spellings were retained as was inconsistent capitalization.
4
These names were not inclosed, as later, in cartouches, and even contained many unusual spellings; but they were still too clear to be misunderstood.
5
Unusual spellings, variations in spellings, and variations in hyphenation have been left as in the original.
6
Unusual spellings that are used consistently have been kept as they were found in the source.
7
Unusual spellings left in the text: