BIB_ID
285677
Accession number
MA 7362.153
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
undated [1890s] Dec. 22.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (3 p.) ; 18.3 cm
Notes
Signed "Your loving Sorella Francesca."
Letter is undated, but pencilled in the upper left corner of the recto is "[1890s]" in Viljoen's hand.
Part of a large collection of letters primarily from Francesca Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Letter is undated, but pencilled in the upper left corner of the recto is "[1890s]" in Viljoen's hand.
Part of a large collection of letters primarily from Francesca Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Summary
Concerning the health of Severn and of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin, who is "not able to walk about any more." Noting Alexander's poor eyesight and that her maid, Edwidge, died in the autumn. Also sending Christmas wishes and quince jelly.
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