The Edited, with Extracts from the Diary of the Latter Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of 1769-1852 creator Herrick, Christine Terhune 1859-1944 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2011-03-09 Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 -- Correspondence DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35532 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35532 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133818.0 35532