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To Mrs Sarah Colenutt
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7 November 1892
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From: 1892 To: 1892
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9 High Wickham, Hastings
My dear friend,
Molly is away in London on a visit to her brother. Until she returns, I cannot say when I can leave. I have to go to Colchester, partly on business, at the end of the month. You may be sure, however, that I will come to Ryde as soon as possible. I will write again about it before long.
I have thought more about Tennyson.s death (1) than I should like to say or could say. Ruskin may not be considered as silent for ever, and the prophets and poets of my day have all departed. However, it is best
not to dwell on these things. I try as much as possible to find something to do. I have at least six months. work on a new preface for a second edition of my Spinoza (2) for it involves a re-reading of him through
from end to end and a biography.
Have you seen Miss Jewbury.s letters to Mrs Carlyle? (3) They are very good. There is no straining, no pretence to philosophy, but they are very natural, very genuine, very entertaining and often very wise. Best
love to Richard-
Ever yours
W. Hale White
(1) Tennyson died 6 October 1892
(2) Ethic by Benedict De Spinoza (2nd Ed. 1894)
(3) Jewsbury, Geraldine Endsor (1812–1880), novelist and journalist. The correspondence led to lifelong friendships with both Thomas and Jane Carlyle: despite many vicissitudes in their relationship, Jewsbury
became Jane Carlyle's closest friend.
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