GE to John Walter Cross, London, [30 January 1879]
Title
GE to John Walter Cross, London, [30 January 1879]
Title
GE to John Walter Cross, London, [30 January 1879]
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
John Walter Cross
Date(s)
- 1879-01-30
Place
London
Letter Content
GE to John Walter Cross, London, [30 January 1879]
MS: Yale. Envelope: J. W. Cross Esq. | 38 Cornhill. Postmark: ST. JOHNS. WOOD | D X | JA 30 | 79 | N.W. Mostly published: Cross, III, 347.
The Priory, | 21. North Bank, | Regents Park.
Sunday.
Dearest Nephew
When I said [some time] I meant still a distant time. I want to live a little while that I may do certain things for his sake. So I take care of my diet, and try to keep up my strength, and I work as much as I can to save my mind from imbecility. But that is all at present. I can go through anything that is mere business. But what used to be joy is joy no longer, and what is pain is easier because he has not to bear it.
I bless my friends for all their goodness to me. Please say so to all of them that you know -- especially Mr. Hall. Tell him I have read his letter again and again.
You will not mention to anyone that I wrote about seeing you. I know your thoughtful care. But if you feel prompted to say anything, write it to me.
Always yours affectionately and gratefully
M. E. L.
MS: Yale. Envelope: J. W. Cross Esq. | 38 Cornhill. Postmark: ST. JOHNS. WOOD | D X | JA 30 | 79 | N.W. Mostly published: Cross, III, 347.
The Priory, | 21. North Bank, | Regents Park.
Sunday.
Dearest Nephew
When I said [some time] I meant still a distant time. I want to live a little while that I may do certain things for his sake. So I take care of my diet, and try to keep up my strength, and I work as much as I can to save my mind from imbecility. But that is all at present. I can go through anything that is mere business. But what used to be joy is joy no longer, and what is pain is easier because he has not to bear it.
I bless my friends for all their goodness to me. Please say so to all of them that you know -- especially Mr. Hall. Tell him I have read his letter again and again.
You will not mention to anyone that I wrote about seeing you. I know your thoughtful care. But if you feel prompted to say anything, write it to me.
Always yours affectionately and gratefully
M. E. L.
Signature
M. E. L.
Citation
George Eliot, GE to John Walter Cross, London, [30 January 1879], 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/92825