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DocRefNoCR3989/2/1/10
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TitleLetter by Herbert Arthur Lewes to G H Lewes
DateCirca June 1875
DescriptionIn this last letter to his father before his own death on 29 June, H A Lewes writes to acknowledge that he has had need to draw £50 for his medical and hotel bills. Again, he asserts that he is a little better, and proceeds to thank his father. G H Lewes son concedes it has been 'touch and go' with him over the week. The letter was not finished.

NB Nuneaton Library index gives a date of '24 (?)' June 1875
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Dearest Pater,

I was obliged to draw upon for 50. I have been here a month and aaa-my my own money has been down some time. I am better than when I last wrote. All my glands are swollen. My ankels and feet have been swollen so that I could not get my boots on. The Doctor attends me me about every other day. He says I progress too slowly so has changed medecines.

I forgot to thank you in my last for x. It has been touch and go with me. I could feel. It will take some time to get back my old strength. I have been expecting a letter from you every mail. Did you get mine of last month?
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