Parte 50 - Letter from Thomas Carlyle to Edward FitzGerald

1 folded sheet.

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'

Tipped into O.4.54.

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/