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Letter to Mr G.H. Lewes 29/03/1875
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Author: Herbert A Lewes
Recipient: George Henry Lewes
Date: 29th March 1875
Collection: The Gojnic Letters
County Record Office Ref: CR3989/2/1/8
Nuneaton Library Facsimile: yes
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H A Lewes regrets not being able to write to his father in some time, as his illness has kept him from doing so. He hopes he is recovering, but admits to his father he is 'far from strong', weighing only 118lbs. He confirms he has taken his father's advice to seek further medical help. He thanks his father warmly for the further money sent. Eliza is preparing for confinement and his daughter, Marian, is in good health. Written from Belfast [Africa]. Signed H A Lewes.

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George Eliot Letter CR3989_2_1_8-p1
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George Eliot Letter CR3989_2_1_4-p2
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Transcript
Belfast
March 29th 1875

Dearest Pater

I have been so ill I have not been able to write so or I should have done so long ago. I think I am getting a little better, but am far from strong or well. I think I am getting a far little better, but am now from strong or well. My weight is 118lbs.

The neuralgia 'thank goodness' has left me, and I hope will never return.

Many thanks for the 100£. I at once took your advice and bought myself a case of Porter and got other medical advice - Eliza is not well, she expects to be confined in May. Marian grows very well and interesting.

I have no more news at present.

Your affectionate

Love to you and little Mutter from us all.

Your affectionate son H.A. Lewes


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