GE to John Blackwood, London, 27 September 1860
Title
GE to John Blackwood, London, 27 September 1860
Title
GE to John Blackwood, London, 27 September 1860
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
John Blackwood
Date(s)
- 1860-09-27
Place
London
Letter Content
GE to John Blackwood, London, 27 September 1860
MS: National Library of Scotland. Extracts published: Cross, II, 274-275.
Harewood Square | September 27. 60.
My dear Sir
The precious cheque arrived safely today. I am much obliged to you for it, and also for the offer to hasten further payments. I have no present need of that accommodation, as we have given up the idea of buying the house which attracted us, dreading a step that might fetter us to town, or to a more expensive mode of living than might ultimately be desirable.
I think I have never had a clear understanding as to the period of payment to me for the 12s/. and 6s/. editions of my books. Perhaps some time when you are writing to me, you will be good enough to state what is the arrangement on that head. I wish to know it, because I like to be able to calculate with precision about my incomings.
I hope Mr. Lewes will bring me back a good report of Major Blackwood's progress towards re-established health. In default of a visit from him, it was very agreeable to have him represented by his son, who has the happy talent of making a morning call one of the easiest pleasantest things in the world.
I wonder if you know who is the writer of the article in the N. British, 642 in which I am reviewed along with Hawthorne. Mr. Lewes brought it for me to read this morning, and it is so unmixed in its praise that if I had any friends, I should be uneasy lest a friend should have written it. Ever, my dear Sir
Yours truly
M. E. Lewes.
J. Blackwood Esq.
MS: National Library of Scotland. Extracts published: Cross, II, 274-275.
Harewood Square | September 27. 60.
My dear Sir
The precious cheque arrived safely today. I am much obliged to you for it, and also for the offer to hasten further payments. I have no present need of that accommodation, as we have given up the idea of buying the house which attracted us, dreading a step that might fetter us to town, or to a more expensive mode of living than might ultimately be desirable.
I think I have never had a clear understanding as to the period of payment to me for the 12s/. and 6s/. editions of my books. Perhaps some time when you are writing to me, you will be good enough to state what is the arrangement on that head. I wish to know it, because I like to be able to calculate with precision about my incomings.
I hope Mr. Lewes will bring me back a good report of Major Blackwood's progress towards re-established health. In default of a visit from him, it was very agreeable to have him represented by his son, who has the happy talent of making a morning call one of the easiest pleasantest things in the world.
I wonder if you know who is the writer of the article in the N. British, 642 in which I am reviewed along with Hawthorne. Mr. Lewes brought it for me to read this morning, and it is so unmixed in its praise that if I had any friends, I should be uneasy lest a friend should have written it. Ever, my dear Sir
Yours truly
M. E. Lewes.
J. Blackwood Esq.
Signature
M. E. Lewes.
Citation
George Eliot, GE to John Blackwood, London, 27 September 1860, 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/92662