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Autograph letter signed : Firenze, to "Dear Joanie" [Joan Severn], 1889 Mar. [11-] 12.

BIB_ID
285302
Accession number
MA 7362.46
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1889 Mar. [11-] 12.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 15.5 x 10.1 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 (Alexander notes that she was "unable to finish this note yesterday" (i.e. 11 March)); completed and dated on 12 March.
Signed "Your grateful and affectionate Sorella Francesca."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Discussing flowers and gardening, and mentioning the improved health and convalescence of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin.