GE to Emanuel Deutsch, London, 23 May 1868
Title
GE to Emanuel Deutsch, London, 23 May 1868
Title
GE to Emanuel Deutsch, London, 23 May 1868
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
Emanuel Deutsch
Date(s)
- 1868-05-23
Place
London
Letter Content
GE to Emanuel Deutsch, London, 23 May 1868
MS: Clark Memorial Library, University of California. Hitherto unpublished.
The Priory, | 21. North Bank, | Regents Park.
May 23. 68.
Dear Mr. Deutsch
Our letters crossed, you perceive. Since I had yours I have thought of hardly anything but your trouble of mind.
I write in case I do not see you tomorrow, 767 to tell you that I have no courage to write when I am away because I never believe that any one cares for me for a fortnight together unless I have some renewing assurance of eye or voice or hand. But if you should happen to have a wish directed towards me, write to me on thin paper and address the letter to this house "To be forwarded": then, I will write.
Do not distrust your call. I believe in it still, though I am the least hopeful of mortals both in my own affairs and in those of any one who is dear to me. In strong natures check and partial failure beget a deeper resolve.
Ever yours faithfully
M. E. Lewes.
MS: Clark Memorial Library, University of California. Hitherto unpublished.
The Priory, | 21. North Bank, | Regents Park.
May 23. 68.
Dear Mr. Deutsch
Our letters crossed, you perceive. Since I had yours I have thought of hardly anything but your trouble of mind.
I write in case I do not see you tomorrow, 767 to tell you that I have no courage to write when I am away because I never believe that any one cares for me for a fortnight together unless I have some renewing assurance of eye or voice or hand. But if you should happen to have a wish directed towards me, write to me on thin paper and address the letter to this house "To be forwarded": then, I will write.
Do not distrust your call. I believe in it still, though I am the least hopeful of mortals both in my own affairs and in those of any one who is dear to me. In strong natures check and partial failure beget a deeper resolve.
Ever yours faithfully
M. E. Lewes.
Signature
M. E. Lewes.
Citation
George Eliot, GE to Emanuel Deutsch, London, 23 May 1868, Complete George Eliot Letters(2026), George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org, Accessed September 7, 2026. https://georgeeliotarchive.org/items/show/92304