BIB_ID
285312
Accession number
MA 7362.49
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1889 Apr. 7.
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.
See Alexander's Christ's Folk in the Apennine for information on Polissena.
Signed "Your affectionate and most grateful Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
See Alexander's Christ's Folk in the Apennine for information on Polissena.
Signed "Your affectionate and most grateful Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Concerning the improving health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin, and hoping that "recovery may not be far away." Expressing relief in knowing that Ruskin's "Doctor thinks the illness was to be," and was not brought on by overwork. Also discussing flowers Alexander intends to send to Severn. Mentioning that Alexander has asked Polissena to pray for Ruskin, since Polissena's prayers "have been answered so often," and that Marina is in Florence.
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