Part 50 - Letter from Thomas Carlyle to Edward FitzGerald

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O./4.54/50

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Letter from Thomas Carlyle to Edward FitzGerald

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  • 15 Jun. 1872 (Creation)

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Chelsea. - Is glad that FitzGerald is 'astir on the Naseby-Monument question; and that the auspices are so favourable'; thinks inscription will do; advice on the monument; asks FitzGerald to let him bear half of the expence. 'Pollock has told you an altogether flattering tale about my strength &c. It is nearly impossible for any person still on his feet to be more completely useless.'.

Partly written in J. A. Froude's hand, as per postscript: 'J. A. Froude (just come to walk with me) scripsit'

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      Tipped into O.4.54.

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      Published in Ryals, et al. The Collected Letters of Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle. Duke-Edinburgh ed., Duke University Press, 1970-. Transcriptions available online at Carlyle Letters Online (CLO): https://carlyleletters.dukeupress.edu/

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