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Box 4

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Contains 68 Results:

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Lucia Alexander. Sandgate, England., 24 November 1887

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 21
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

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.)

Dates: 24 November 1887

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 11 December 1887

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 22
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

All re enclosed letters [missing] from Rosie: explaining nicknames etc. 1s. (3p.)

Dates: 11 December 1887

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Lucia Alexander. Sandgate, England., 18 December 1887

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 23
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

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.)

Dates: 18 December 1887

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 18 December 1887

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 24
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

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.)

Dates: 18 December 1887

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 30 December 1887

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 25
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

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.)

Dates: 30 December 1887

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 31 December 1887

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 26
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

Re details of stories he likes; describes snow and sea at midnight, New Years Eve; has letter from Joanie, etc. 1s. (3p.)

Dates: 31 December 1887

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 2 January 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 27
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

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.)

Dates: 2 January 1888

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 8 January 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 28
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

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.)

Dates: 8 January 1888

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England [?]., 6 February 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 29
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

Re proof he is enclosing [missing]; questions about story of Edwige. 1s. (1p.)

Dates: 6 February 1888

Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917 A.L.S. to John Ruskin. Florence, Italy, 9 February 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 30
Call Number: MS 5086
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Remembers that today is his Birthday; tells of her garden. 1s. (4p.)

Dates: 9 February 1888

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 12 February 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 31
Call Number: MS 5086
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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.)

Dates: 12 February 1888

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 19 February 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 32
Call Number: MS 5086
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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.)

Dates: 19 February 1888

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 26 February 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 33
Call Number: MS 5086
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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.)

Dates: 26 February 1888

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 4 March 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 34
Call Number: MS 5086
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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.)

Dates: 4 March 1888

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 8 April 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 35
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

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.)

Dates: 8 April 1888

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Hotel, Maurice, England., 3 December 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 36
Call Number: MS 5086
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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.)

Dates: 3 December 1888

Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917 A.L.S. to John Ruskin. Florence, Italy [?], 7 December 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 37
Call Number: MS 5086
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Held a delightful party for Edwige's grandchildren; notices how he hardly ever mentions Joanie in his letters. 1s. (4p.)

Dates: 7 December 1888

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Sandgate, England., 15 April 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 38
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

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.)

Dates: 15 April 1888

Severn, Joan, 1846-1924 to Francesca Alexander. Brantwood, Cumbria, England., 2 May 1891

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 39
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

Letter from Joan, with note "Love to Mammina and Sorella" from Ruskin. 1s. (4p.)

Dates: 2 May 1891

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. A.L.S. to Francesca Alexander. Beauvais, Oise., 8 July 1888

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 40
Call Number: MS 5086
Scope and Contents

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.)

Dates: 8 July 1888