BIB_ID
285280
Accession number
MA 7362.39
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1888 May [11-] 12.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (3 p.) ; 15.7 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.
Probably written over two days, beginning 11 May. Alexander notes that she was unable to complete the letter "yesterday" (i.e., 11 May).
Signed "Ever your most affectionate and grateful Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Probably written over two days, beginning 11 May. Alexander notes that she was unable to complete the letter "yesterday" (i.e., 11 May).
Signed "Ever your most affectionate and grateful Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Concerning the health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin, noting that "this shadow will pass in time, as so many others have done." Also commenting on an unnamed little girl that Ruskin as sent to Severn "to take care of."
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