| DocRefNo | CR3989/3/2/3 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from George Eliot [to Alice Helps] |
| Date | 7 Jun 1875 |
| Description | George Eliot writes with thanks for the 'pocket', 'a comfort to me in my earthly pilgrimage'. She requires to know of the 'affairs and intentions' of this acquaintance, and remarks upon the 'shadow of sorrow' now shown on the recipient's face. Written from the Priory, Regent's Park. Signed M E Lewes |
| RelatedMaterial | This letter is referred to in George Haight's 'The George Eliot Letters', vol. 6, 1874-1877, page 149. |
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| Transcript | The Priory,
21, North Bank
Regents Park.
June 7. 75
The Pocket is perfect my sweet providence & will be a comfort to me in my earthly pilgrimage for a long while. The touch of colour is a charming device.
Loving thanks, dear. I should never have got anything comparable to this without your care for me. The feather-like lightness is the chief requisite for me. I could not carry a wallet at my side with an antique silver clasp either for duty or pleasure.
Be sure to write & let us know of your affairs & intentions before long. Your poor dear face, which we have been used to see so lively, has made a new memory of itself with the shadow of sorrows upon it.
Ever yours affectionately
M. E. Lewes |