GE to John Blackwood, London, 13 March 1861
Title
GE to John Blackwood, London, 13 March 1861
Title
GE to John Blackwood, London, 13 March 1861
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
John Blackwood
Date(s)
- 1861-03-13
Place
London
Letter Content
GE to John Blackwood, London, 13 March 1861
MS: National Library of Scotland. Hitherto unpublished.
Blandford Square, | N.W.
March 13. 61.
My dear Sir
I have reconsidered the carol, on your suggestion. 716 But I think its removal would reduce the effect of the scene, and Mr. Lewes cries out loudly against its removal. I hardly see how it can jar, since it occurs under circumstances of more reverence and devoutness than people are wont to associate with Christmas Carols in these days.
I am delighted with your anecdote about the "Weaver." I incline to the theory that the proverb was an impromptu. I rely on your correcting me if I am ever wrong about matters of horsemanship and horsedealing
The printing has been admirably prompt. Thanks for your cheering letters. I wish they came out of circumstances entirely cheering for you.
Ever yours truly
Marian Evans Lewes.
J. Blackwood Esq.
MS: National Library of Scotland. Hitherto unpublished.
Blandford Square, | N.W.
March 13. 61.
My dear Sir
I have reconsidered the carol, on your suggestion. 716 But I think its removal would reduce the effect of the scene, and Mr. Lewes cries out loudly against its removal. I hardly see how it can jar, since it occurs under circumstances of more reverence and devoutness than people are wont to associate with Christmas Carols in these days.
I am delighted with your anecdote about the "Weaver." I incline to the theory that the proverb was an impromptu. I rely on your correcting me if I am ever wrong about matters of horsemanship and horsedealing
The printing has been admirably prompt. Thanks for your cheering letters. I wish they came out of circumstances entirely cheering for you.
Ever yours truly
Marian Evans Lewes.
J. Blackwood Esq.
Signature
Marian Evans Lewes.
Citation
George Eliot, GE to John Blackwood, London, 13 March 1861, 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/92609