BIB_ID
285211
Accession number
MA 7362.27
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1887 Aug. 3.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 15.8 cm
Notes
Part of a large collection of letters primarily from Francesca Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Signed "Your ever affectionate Sorella."
The first of two letters dated 3 August 1887.
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Signed "Your ever affectionate Sorella."
The first of two letters dated 3 August 1887.
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Discussing the health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin, and his slowing recovery. Describing in detail a fair to be held for the benefit of the local orphanage, and discussing methods of philanthropy.
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