Letter from Christina Rossetti, London, to Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon, 1862? correct : autograph manuscript signed.

Writing to share that it was a pleasure to see her in Wimple Street; sharing that she has recently become ill after completing a batch of work; sharing that she is still feeling languid, which is why she has not visited at Blandford Square; reassuring Barbara that she is not very ill; asking a question regarind the portfolio and expressing concern regarding the theme; asking Barbara if she thinks she could be admitted; protesting against Babrara bestowing more than one of her works on her; asking Barbara to look on her if she happens to be in the area; sharing that she has not given up all hope of visiting but does not yet know when she can, given her health.