GE to John Blackwood, London, 1 January 1862
Title
GE to John Blackwood, London, 1 January 1862
Title
GE to John Blackwood, London, 1 January 1862
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
John Blackwood
Date(s)
- 1862-01-01
Place
London
Letter Content
GE to John Blackwood, London, 1 January 1862
MS: National Library of Scotland. Hitherto unpublished.
Blandford Square, | N.W.
January 1. 62.
My dear Sir
The year opens with good auguries. I have begun my novel this morning, and now a second Pug 1 is come to be a faithful companion through my life -- reminding me always of two things that I care for a good deal -- the memory of my poor black-nosed pet, and the kindness of the Friend who gratified my too extravagant desires.
Montalembert's words 2 are very precious to me coming after I have learned to admire his book as I do.
All happiness to you and Mrs. Blackwood in this coming year. I wish I could believe that I shall contribute to it by writing a book you will like to read.
Ever yours truly
M. E. Lewes.
MS: National Library of Scotland. Hitherto unpublished.
Blandford Square, | N.W.
January 1. 62.
My dear Sir
The year opens with good auguries. I have begun my novel this morning, and now a second Pug 1 is come to be a faithful companion through my life -- reminding me always of two things that I care for a good deal -- the memory of my poor black-nosed pet, and the kindness of the Friend who gratified my too extravagant desires.
Montalembert's words 2 are very precious to me coming after I have learned to admire his book as I do.
All happiness to you and Mrs. Blackwood in this coming year. I wish I could believe that I shall contribute to it by writing a book you will like to read.
Ever yours truly
M. E. Lewes.
Signature
M. E. Lewes.
Citation
George Eliot, GE to John Blackwood, London, 1 January 1862, 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/92594