Box 1
Contains 68 Results:
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Herne Hill, England., 28 April 1884
Advises Francesca to rest; sounds proofs; tells of his visit to the Duchess of Claremont, his paintings at the Watercolour Society, etc. gives specific recommendations for painting and drawing; warns not to sell coloured drawing etc. 2 s. (8 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Herne Hill, England., 29 April 1884
Questions on stories Francesca has sent; wishes he knew more Italian; will renew work on book the next week. 1 s. (2 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 6 May 1884
Details of printing book etc.; loves owls; encloses song written for shepardess. 2 s. (3 p.)
Enclosed one sheet of music, in Ruskin's writing.
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 7 May 1884
Comments on drawings; says work for Francesca new and important stimulus to his life; warns her to rest. 2 s. (3 p.)
Enclosed a page of proof corrections by Ruskin.
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 9 May 1884
Sends proofs of Ballad to Francesca for her corrections. 1 s. (2 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Lucia Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 11 May 1884
More proofs to Francesca; work on book goes ahead rapidly. 1 s. (1 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 18 May 1884
Wishes they were not so far apart; tells of dream. 1 s. (1 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 22 May 1884
Plans English art lectures; tells of lessons he gives to his "little shepardess"; mentions details of book; uncanniness of owls. 1 s. (4 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 1 June 1884
Suggestions and messages for Francesca's trip to Venice. 1 s. (2 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Lucia Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 6 June 1884
Misc. remarks; message to be given to Signor Boni. 1 s. (2 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Lucia Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 7 June 1884
Finds hand steadier; wants an account of the Moslem pictures in Florence and a "little tiny life of Giorgione- with all the nice facts..." 1 s. (2 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 7 June 1884
Sends complete plan of book; advises her not to waste time reading novels aloud to friends, etc. 1 s. (3 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Lucia Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 19 June 1884
Plans for writing and translating a life of Giogione; encloses one of "little Annie's lessons." 1 s. (3 p.)
Enclosure: Writing and drawing lesson, 19 June 1884
1 s. (2 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 20 June 1884
Plans for publishing stories, "Roadside songs," and drawings (photographed); regrets for increasing feeling of age; mentions Boni. 1 s. (3 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 26 June 1884
Very busy working on the "Priest's Office" for songs. 1 s. (2 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 3 July 1884
Still working on "Priest's Office" in Songs; worried about causing Francesca ill-fortune. 1 s. (2 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 8 July 1884
Thanks her for "fortunate" letter.
Plans for changes in book on St. Gregory; still working hard; answers misc. questions. 2 s. (4 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Lucia Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 10 July 1884
Re saving letters from Mrs. Alexander and Francesca; quotation from letter from God-daughter, (Miss Oldham); fear of death. 1 s. (2 p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 12 July 1884
Very busy with details for book; gives up plan for writing abstract of life of Gregory the Great; "too entangled" to plan ahead, expect lectures at oxford in late fall. 1 s. (2 p.)
