BIB_ID
217078
Accession number
MA 1338 B.63
Creator
Jameson, Melville.
Display Date
1841 July 15.
Description
1 item (7 p. (3 crossed)) ; 22.6 cm.
Notes
With address.
Provenance
Forms part of the Bowerswell papers, a collection of papers of Euphemia Chalmers Gray Millais.
Summary
Giving an account of his trip to Germany with George [whom he is taking to school]. The Ruskins' kindness to him, George, and Phemy during their day [July 13] in London, Mr. Ruskin taking the children to the Tower, lending his carriage for the day, entertaining them at a family dinner with choice wines. Phemy has made most gratifying progress at school, including her ability to observe men and things. She planned to stay with the Ruskins until Saturday and then to spend a week with the Thomsons before going home. He and George spent the night at the Customs House Hotel, sailing at 7 the next morning. Their passage to Rotterdam, visit to the Hague, and plans for trip up the Rhine.
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