GE to Mr. Charles Bray and Caroline [Mrs. Charles] Bray, [Foleshill, 30 May 1849]
Title
GE to Mr. Charles Bray and Caroline [Mrs. Charles] Bray, [Foleshill, 30 May 1849]
Title
GE to Mr. Charles Bray and Caroline [Mrs. Charles] Bray, [Foleshill, 30 May 1849]
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
Mr. Charles Bray and Caroline [Mrs. Charles] Bray
Date(s)
- 1849-05-30
Place
Foleshill
Letter Content
GE to Mr. Charles Bray and Caroline [Mrs. Charles] Bray, [Foleshill, 30 May 1849]
MS: Yale. Endorsed: May 31, 1849. Extracts published: Cross, I, 204-205, dated 31 May.
'bd past 9. | Wednesday Morning.
Dear Friends --
Mr. Bury told us last night that he thought Father would not last till morning. I sat by him with my hand in his till four o'clock, and he then became quieter and has had some comfortable sleep. He is obviously weaker this morning and has been for the last two or three days so painfully reduced that I dread to think what his dear frame may become before life gives way. My Brother 791 slept here last night and will be here again tonight. What shall I be without my Father? It will seem as if a part of my moral nature were gone. I had a horrid vision of myself last night becoming earthly sensual and devilish for want of that purifying restraining influence. I write when I can but I do not know whether my letter will do to send this evening. Love to all -- Mrs. Hennell, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hennell, and my Siebenk'e4s. 792 By the bye, Siebenk'e4s, Cara is very Lenettish 793 about sundry things. Season your conversation with a little salt for her advantage and tell her to let me strip myself of my pewter and table-napkins without so many scruples. Dear Cara, love to you and yours.
Father is very, very much weaker this evening. 794
MS: Yale. Endorsed: May 31, 1849. Extracts published: Cross, I, 204-205, dated 31 May.
'bd past 9. | Wednesday Morning.
Dear Friends --
Mr. Bury told us last night that he thought Father would not last till morning. I sat by him with my hand in his till four o'clock, and he then became quieter and has had some comfortable sleep. He is obviously weaker this morning and has been for the last two or three days so painfully reduced that I dread to think what his dear frame may become before life gives way. My Brother 791 slept here last night and will be here again tonight. What shall I be without my Father? It will seem as if a part of my moral nature were gone. I had a horrid vision of myself last night becoming earthly sensual and devilish for want of that purifying restraining influence. I write when I can but I do not know whether my letter will do to send this evening. Love to all -- Mrs. Hennell, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hennell, and my Siebenk'e4s. 792 By the bye, Siebenk'e4s, Cara is very Lenettish 793 about sundry things. Season your conversation with a little salt for her advantage and tell her to let me strip myself of my pewter and table-napkins without so many scruples. Dear Cara, love to you and yours.
Father is very, very much weaker this evening. 794
Citation
George Eliot, GE to Mr. Charles Bray and Caroline [Mrs. Charles] Bray, [Foleshill, 30 May 1849], 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/93138