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CR3989/5/2/4: Letter to Isaac Evans, 17th March 1859

Author: Robert Evans
Recipient: Isaac Evans
Date: 17/03/1859
Collection: Fellowship Letters - relating to Isaac Evans
County Record Office Ref: CR3989/5/2/4
Nuneaton Library Facsimile: yes
Transcript: yes
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Description

This letter was written by Robert Evans (half-brother of Isaac Evans and George Eliot) to Isaac Evans following the death of their sister, Chrissey. Written from Stanley Lodge. Signed Robert Evans.

Facsimile
George Eliot Letter CR3989_5_2_4 pages 1 and 4
pages 1 and 4

George Eliot Letter CR3989_5_2_4 pages 2 and 3
pages 2 and 3

Transcript
Stanley Lodge

March 17. 1859

My dear Isaac

I was extemely sorry to hear of the demise of poor sister Chrissy but having heard unfavourable accounts of her health, was not so much surprised as I otherwise should have been; the children poor things are now orphans, the Father of the orphans, the heavenly Father guide them through this sublunary world both in worldly and spiritual affairs. I am very sorry I cannot attend the Funeral having suffered from Influenza but was much better until the last few days, got a fresh attack of Sore throat & cold, which does not leave one as soon as it did 30 years ago, now being 57 on poor Chrissy's decease 15th March. My family has also had a great deal sickness particulary in the throat; they are now better but are now very weak. I hope you & Mrs. Evans with family have escaped this sickly season; for in this County generally there has been great mortality as well as sickness. Our united regards to Mrs. Evans & family.

I remain Dear Isaac

Your affecte Brother

Robert Evans

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