CHAPTER II

AUGUST 1797-JUNE 1812

1797. Godwin goes to reside at the "Polygon."

1798-99. His despondency--Repeated proposals of marriage to various ladies.

1801. Marriage with Mrs. Clairmont.

1805. Enters business as a publisher--Books for children.

1807. Removes to Skinner Street, Holborn.

1808. Aaron Burr's first visit to England.

1811. Mrs. Godwin and the children go to Margate and Ramsgate--Mary's health improves--She remains till Christmas at Miss Petman's.

1812. Aaron Burr's sojourn in England--Intimacy with the Godwins--Extracts from his journal--Mary is invited to stay with the Baxters at Dundee 12-26

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