02356cam a22003133u 4500 35532 UtSlPG 20260610133818.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 The Letters of the Duke of Wellington to Miss J., 1834-1851 : Edited, with Extracts from the Diary of the Latter Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-03-09 Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Letters of the Duke of Wellington to Miss J., 1834-1851" by Wellington is a collection of personal letters and diary entries edited by Christine Terhune Herrick, written in the mid-19th century. This volume offers an intimate glimpse into the correspondence between the Duke of Wellington, a prominent military figure and statesman, and a young woman known as Miss J., illuminating their complex relationship that intertwines admiration, religious devotion, and personal struggles. The opening of the book establishes the context for their correspondence, revealing Miss J.’s unwavering religious enthusiasm and her ardent wish to influence the Duke, whom she regards as both a figure of authority and a potential spiritual companion. Initially a young woman devoted to her faith, her interactions with the Duke evolve from expressions of admiration to a deep emotional and spiritual involvement, as she seeks to steer his character towards righteousness. The texts explore her hopes for his moral improvement and conversion, capturing a significant period in their lives filled with emotional intensity, misunderstandings, and the cultural nuances of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 -- Correspondence Herrick, Christine Terhune, 1859-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35532 76375 76375