Box 4
Contains 68 Results:
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Lucia Alexander. Sandgate, England., 24 November 1887
Misc. comments on health, servants, his pet Cat etc.; has brought some old drawings from George Barneud (?) whom he describes; mentions Joan, details of stories. 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 11 December 1887
All re enclosed letters [missing] from Rosie: explaining nicknames etc. 1s. (3p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Lucia Alexander. Sandgate, England., 18 December 1887
Feels well and working hard; going to London for presentation to British Museum of a diamond and ruby; back for Christmas; Severn family well and happy; mentions Giammina. 1s. (2p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 18 December 1887
Describes how happy he is; tells of plans made with Severn family, including a possible visit nest year to Italy; mentions Praeterita and details of book; painting. 1s. (3p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 30 December 1887
Encloses "scrap of old note"; lonely, no "victory" in his life, "totally dependant on Strangers-- the cat, and the seagulls"; mentions Kate Greenway.
Enclosed: One page. 2s. (3p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 31 December 1887
Re details of stories he likes; describes snow and sea at midnight, New Years Eve; has letter from Joanie, etc. 1s. (3p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 2 January 1888
Misc. comments on book, and what he should like to do; wants his bell back; tells about new music teacher; enclosure from Kate Greenaway [missing]; mentions Joan etc. 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 8 January 1888
Speaks of loneliness and fear of death; grateful for stories; rereading some old letters of Rosie; worst time in his life was Joanie's illness; health good; painting skies, still with difficulty [see December 18, 1887]. Tells of jewels given to British Museum, and encloses labels [missing] [see December 18, 1887, to Mrs. Alexander.] 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England [?]., 6 February 1888
Re proof he is enclosing [missing]; questions about story of Edwige. 1s. (1p.)
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917 A.L.S. to John Ruskin. Florence, Italy, 9 February 1888
Remembers that today is his Birthday; tells of her garden. 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 12 February 1888
Recalls all her recent letters, and regrets not having answered them--very specific; tells about Joanie shopping, and Lily [her daughter] with birthday present, and pony; feels dull and has nothing to say to those who call; questions; many misc. remarks. 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 19 February 1888
Describes mood and troubles; thinking she is bothered by people too much; thinks she should not answer questions about him; mentions pet seagull; cannot get any Chinese White to finish skies he is painting; speaks of rainbows, how he misses them--many at Brantwood. 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 26 February 1888
Working; tells about woman who wants to make a "selection" of his "ethical teachings"; mentions Joanie, Miss Greenaway, and relates story of God-daughter's parrot; speaks of specific points in stories, biographies, poet Cooper's illness etc. 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 4 March 1888
Map of lodgings and environs, p.l; encloses key to map; tells of arrival of Joan and Kate Greenaway; K.G. pleased with engravings; plans for visit, starting possibly April 20, etc.; likes story of Angelina's Baptism; tells of new "sweetheart" like R[osie] in character.
Enclosed: Key to Map. 2s. (5p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 8 April 1888
Mostly re difficulties, troubles, misunderstandings etc. of last few weeks, with Joan, doctors, servants, et al; speaks of Rosie, and her assistance to him; working hard now, especially on Praeterita. 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Hotel, Maurice, England., 3 December 1888
Unfinished letter, written when ill, re Joanie, Francesca and himself etc. This letter was enclosed in one from W.G. Collinwood, March 26, 1892 from "Lanehead" re details of Christ's Folk etc.; Ruskin ill. (incomplete) 2s. (6p.)
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917 A.L.S. to John Ruskin. Florence, Italy [?], 7 December 1888
Held a delightful party for Edwige's grandchildren; notices how he hardly ever mentions Joanie in his letters. 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 15 April 1888
Happy in his work, his sketches are being photographed etc.; mentions God-daughter, Giammina; explains coincidence which seemingly is direct help from Rosie (!)-- re second hand books, about Luther etc... (Incomplete) 1s. (4p.)
Severn, Joan, 1846-1924 to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 2 May 1891
Letter from Joan, with note "Love to Mammina and Sorella" from Ruskin. 1s. (4p.)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Beauvais, Oise., 8 July 1888
Has been ill and therefore has not written; mentions Joan; will send wedding present to Carloforte has received "end of baker story"; will travel to Alps, and thence to Italy if possible. 1s. (3p.)