BIB_ID
285209
Accession number
MA 7362.26
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1887 July 29.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 15.5 x 9.8 cm
Notes
For Pietro Petrucci, see Alexander's "Theresa and Petrucci" in her Roadside Songs of Tuscany.
Part of a large collection of letters primarily from Francesca Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Signed "Ever your affectionate and most grateful Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Part of a large collection of letters primarily from Francesca Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Signed "Ever your affectionate and most grateful Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Concerning the health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin, and his rapid recovery, but expressing sorrow that Ruskin should "take such dark views of himself and his past life." Also mentioning that Pietro Petrucci, who frequently brings gifts of fruit, vegetables, and flowers from his garden to the Alexanders, prays nightly for Ruskin. Briefly mentioning Alexander's troubled eyesight.
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