GHL to Charles Lee Lewes, Salzburg, [23 April 1870]
Title
GHL to Charles Lee Lewes, Salzburg, [23 April 1870]
Title
GHL to Charles Lee Lewes, Salzburg, [23 April 1870]
Sender
George Henry Lewes
Recipient
Charles Lee Lewes
Date(s)
- 1870-04-23
Place
Salzburg
Letter Content
GHL to Charles Lee Lewes, Salzburg, [23 April 1870]
Text: Paterson, pp. 138-139.
Paradise (vulgarly called Salzburg)
Saturday, April 23, 1870.
Dearest Boy,
We came to this lovely place on Sunday intending to rest for a day or two; and a week will have been too little for our appetites, but tomorrow we must move to Munich. The weather has been transcendant; the hotel everything that could be desired, and the scenery is exquisite. It is worth while doing a little "Society" -- teaches us "where our dependence lies" and that no society equals being alone together under a sunny sky! We ramble and sit out feeling that Idleness in her dreaming mood is a very agreeable acquaintance.
The little Mutter has picked up some colour and strength in this place, but her throat is still troublesome and causes great need of precaution. It has been most unfortunate for her. She bids me send her love and kisses to you and Gertrude.
Ever your loving
Pater.
Text: Paterson, pp. 138-139.
Paradise (vulgarly called Salzburg)
Saturday, April 23, 1870.
Dearest Boy,
We came to this lovely place on Sunday intending to rest for a day or two; and a week will have been too little for our appetites, but tomorrow we must move to Munich. The weather has been transcendant; the hotel everything that could be desired, and the scenery is exquisite. It is worth while doing a little "Society" -- teaches us "where our dependence lies" and that no society equals being alone together under a sunny sky! We ramble and sit out feeling that Idleness in her dreaming mood is a very agreeable acquaintance.
The little Mutter has picked up some colour and strength in this place, but her throat is still troublesome and causes great need of precaution. It has been most unfortunate for her. She bids me send her love and kisses to you and Gertrude.
Ever your loving
Pater.
Signature
Pater.
Citation
George Henry Lewes, GHL to Charles Lee Lewes, Salzburg, [23 April 1870], 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/94474