GE to Charles Lee Lewes, London, 16 February 1871
Title
GE to Charles Lee Lewes, London, 16 February 1871
Title
GE to Charles Lee Lewes, London, 16 February 1871
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
Charles Lee Lewes
Date(s)
- 1871-02-16
Place
London
Letter Content
GE to Charles Lee Lewes, London, 16 February 1871
MS: Yale. Mostly published: Paterson, p. 145.
February 16. 71.
Dearest Boy
It has occurred to me that now the weather is getting milder, it may be good for Gertrude to drive out. If so, and if she might indulge herself less in this curative strengthening practice because of the expense that attends it, I want to tell you that you must not spare a few pounds to this end, since we will gladly supply them. I remember that she once used to hire a pony carriage, and perhaps she may be strong enough to manage that now.
Always your loving
Mutter.
I was very sorry that I could not ask you more particularly on Sunday 258 how Gertrude's health was going on. I am anxious to know that the fears you expressed have not been verified.
MS: Yale. Mostly published: Paterson, p. 145.
February 16. 71.
Dearest Boy
It has occurred to me that now the weather is getting milder, it may be good for Gertrude to drive out. If so, and if she might indulge herself less in this curative strengthening practice because of the expense that attends it, I want to tell you that you must not spare a few pounds to this end, since we will gladly supply them. I remember that she once used to hire a pony carriage, and perhaps she may be strong enough to manage that now.
Always your loving
Mutter.
I was very sorry that I could not ask you more particularly on Sunday 258 how Gertrude's health was going on. I am anxious to know that the fears you expressed have not been verified.
Signature
Mutter.
Citation
George Eliot, GE to Charles Lee Lewes, London, 16 February 1871, 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/92210