GE to Charles Bray, [London], 23 June [1852]
Title
GE to Charles Bray, [London], 23 June [1852]
Title
GE to Charles Bray, [London], 23 June [1852]
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
Charles Bray
Date(s)
- 1852-06-23
Place
[London]
Letter Content
GE to Charles Bray, [London], 23 June [1852]
MS: Yale. Endorsed: 1852. Extracts published: Cross, 1, 283.
June 23.
Dear Friend
I have assured Herbert Spencer that you will think it a sufficiently formal answer to the invitation you sent him through Mr. Lewes if I tell you that he will prefer waiting for the pleasure of a visit to you until I am with you -- if you will have him then. Entre nous, if Mr. Lewes should not accept your invitation now, pray don't ask him when I am with you -- not that I don't like him -- au contraire -- but I want nothing so Londonish when I go to enjoy the fields and hedgerows and yet more, friends of ten years' growth.
Mr. Chapman says I can't leave before today week, as he will be unable to escort me 122 -- that is to say, he and Mrs. C. -- before then. I wish you could all go with me instead.
I spent the evening at Mr. Parkes's on Monday. Yesterday Herbert Spencer brought his father 123 to see me -- a large-brained, highly informed man, with a certain quaintness and simplicity -- altogether very pleasing.
Good Geo. Combe is making efforts for Mr. C. and I hope something will come of them.
Love to Cara and Sara and a kiss for Nelly
Ever your affectionate
Marian Evans.
I should be so grateful for a remnant of ribbon -- white if possible.
MS: Yale. Endorsed: 1852. Extracts published: Cross, 1, 283.
June 23.
Dear Friend
I have assured Herbert Spencer that you will think it a sufficiently formal answer to the invitation you sent him through Mr. Lewes if I tell you that he will prefer waiting for the pleasure of a visit to you until I am with you -- if you will have him then. Entre nous, if Mr. Lewes should not accept your invitation now, pray don't ask him when I am with you -- not that I don't like him -- au contraire -- but I want nothing so Londonish when I go to enjoy the fields and hedgerows and yet more, friends of ten years' growth.
Mr. Chapman says I can't leave before today week, as he will be unable to escort me 122 -- that is to say, he and Mrs. C. -- before then. I wish you could all go with me instead.
I spent the evening at Mr. Parkes's on Monday. Yesterday Herbert Spencer brought his father 123 to see me -- a large-brained, highly informed man, with a certain quaintness and simplicity -- altogether very pleasing.
Good Geo. Combe is making efforts for Mr. C. and I hope something will come of them.
Love to Cara and Sara and a kiss for Nelly
Ever your affectionate
Marian Evans.
I should be so grateful for a remnant of ribbon -- white if possible.
Signature
Marian Evans.
Citation
George Eliot, GE to Charles Bray, [London], 23 June [1852], Complete George Eliot Letters(2026), George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org, Accessed September 7, 2026. https://www.georgeeliotarchive.org/items/show/92095