Item 39: Letter from G[eorge]. Sand to Unknown [in French], no date
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 39
Dates
- Created: no date
Creator
- Sand, George, 1804-1876 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Okay. Vinegar smell. Incomplete.
Measurements:
7 ⅞ in. x 5 ¼ in.
Description:
The letter is authored on an unknown date by French novelist, memoirist and journalist, George Sand, to an unknown recipient. The letter appears to be a response to a formerly sent letter. In the letter, Sand is asking after the safety and health of their friend while seperated. Sand goes on to warn them about fleeing once they have received their letter, and tells them to remember that she cares for the recipient. Sand lastly goes on to laud Italian general, patriot, revolutionary and republican, Giuseppe Garibaldi, a companion of the recipient, and says that his spirit is what is needed to revive the true spirit of France. George Sand is recognized as one of the most prominent and notable of European writers, having produced over 50 volumes of various works to her credit, including tales, plays and political texts, alongside her 70 novels. She also wrote many works or letters, later opening her own newspaper where the tone advocated for passion, castigated marriage and fought against the prejudices of a conservative society. She wrote a biography for Giuseppe Garibaldi, who had become an international figurehead for national independence due to his republic values and ideals. The book was titled, Garibaldi, who is mentioned in the letter. The book can be read online.
Location:
Nohant, France; La Chatre, France
Transcription:
J’ignore si ma lettre vous trouve encore à Chambéry. Je l’ai reçue à la suite de Diors(?) Déplacements, et je ne me suis encore posée qu’ici, a deux pas de Nohant où l'épidémie règne encore et nous empêche de faire rentrer nos enfam(?). Je vous ai’écrit à angoulême chez Balaud Caribiere(?) avez vous reçu? Enfuir si vous recevez cette lettre-ci, sachez bien que nos cœurs sous avec vous et avec Garibaldi qui est à tours maintenant et va pentetre amenes en franc/frann(?) la vie surhumaine qui l’anime. Il nous faut cela, il nous faut, le miracle des grandes crises ! Je n’ai pas d'illusions sud le mal, mais la foi est au dessus du fait.
Donnez de vos nouvelles si vous pouvez nous pensons a vous samalle(?) et nous vous aimons.
G Sand
La chatre, Suite 12 8 (?)
Translation Attempt: I do not know if my letter finds you in Chambéry still. I received it following Diors(?) Displacements, and I have only gotten here, a [stone's throw] from Nohant where the epidemic still reigns and prevents us from bringing our children? [home?]. I wrote to you in Angoulême at Balaud Caribiere(?) did you receive it? Flee if you recieve this letter, know that our hearts are with you and with Garibaldi, who is now and will, bring to France, the superhuman life that animates him. We need, that, we need, the miracle of great crises! I have no illusions of the bad [evil?] but faith is beyond the fact. Give us news if you can, we are thinking of you —(?) and we love you. G[eorge] Sand
Translation Attempt: I do not know if my letter finds you in Chambéry still. I received it following Diors(?) Displacements, and I have only gotten here, a [stone's throw] from Nohant where the epidemic still reigns and prevents us from bringing our children? [home?]. I wrote to you in Angoulême at Balaud Caribiere(?) did you receive it? Flee if you recieve this letter, know that our hearts are with you and with Garibaldi, who is now and will, bring to France, the superhuman life that animates him. We need, that, we need, the miracle of great crises! I have no illusions of the bad [evil?] but faith is beyond the fact. Give us news if you can, we are thinking of you —(?) and we love you. G[eorge] Sand
Creator
- Sand, George, 1804-1876 (Person)
Repository Details
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu