Rosie's birthday; received letters from Francesca, Miss Gladstone (about marriage), Lilias Trotter (pet pupil) which he will send, her sister, and from Katie Greenaway, and from his god-daughter; description of Rosie. 1 s. (2 p.)

Almost all re his former illness: what caused it etc. as overwork and Lacerta's visit and (Kate) Greenaway's painting; working and writing now on autobiography; will burn her (Mrs. Alexander's) letters at he request. 1 s. (4 p.)

Explains enclosures. Enclosed:

1. Drawings, watercolor and pencil, by Lilias, of flowers, children, houses, 3 dated

2. Letter from Lilias Trotter (?), January 1st, 1886.

3. New Year's Card, with drawings, verse etc.

4. Letter from Dorrie Collingwood, December 31st, 1885.

5. letter from Mary Gladstone, December 28th, 1885.

6. Letter from Mich [Mrs. Margaret Burns], December 19th, 1885. 7 s. (20 p.)

Re details of selling drawings etc.; tells about new seagull. 1 s. (2 p.)

Re details of work he plans to do, stories to be published etc.; compares Francesca and Lilias talents; tells about Mich [see letter of January 9th]; mentions Rosie. 1 s. (3 p.)

Thanks her for grapes; explains enclosed old letter from "Granny."

Enclosed; letter from "Granny." 3 s. (9 p.)

Says his business is hers; explanation of reasons for old illness; mentions letter sent to Mrs. Alexander from "Granny." 1 s. (2 p.)

Has given Superiora drawings and text to Helen Gladstone's college at Cambridge etc.; encloses "Mary's letter" about them and herself (missing); tells of answer; encloses letter from K.G. [Kate Greenaway].

Enclosed, letter from "Katie" dated January 25, 1886. Ink sketch. 2 s. (6 p.)

Tells about "Grannie"; mentions relationship with Mrs. L(acerta?) 1 s. (3 p.)

Speaks of Grannie; Joanie is well; though very busy; irritated tone. 1 s. (3 p.)

Quarreled with Miss [Mary Gladstone; wants picture of American girl; writing not work, only wear and tear.

Enclosed: letter from M[ary] G[ladstone], February 3, 1886. 2 s. (4 p.)

Thinks of Rosie [La Touches] or other girls constantly; "Law of life is to enjoy manual work, for most people." 1 s. (2 p.)

Understands good, but is not good himself; mentions Praeterita; Joan in London, lonely except for blackbird at breakfast. 1 s. (3 p.)

Will keep her letters secret, at her request; re his feelings about young girls; complains that Francesca does not understand him; like almond blossoms; encloses letter from Joan.

Enclosed: Letter from Joan (Mrs. Severn), February 26th, 1886. 2 s. (8 p.)

Explanation of enclosed.

Enclosed: letter from Rosie (unfinished) August 6, 1872. 2 s. (4 p.)

Letter from Rose [La Touches] with note by Ruskin. 2 s. (7 p.)

Rereading old letters for materials for autobiography; tells about "little wood girl", his present etc., and birthday tea with the ship-carpenter and his family.

Enclosed: Letter from M. St. A. Hilliard--mentioned by Ruskin as childhood playmate. 2 s. (7 p.)

Explanation of enclosed "scrap"; snow deep.

Enclosed: Part of envelope, addressed to Ruskin, from Eva Stuart [see march 8, 1886]. 1 s. (1 p.)

Re Francesca not understanding him, has relationship with girls etc.; repents other failures, as his duty to parents, neglect of poor etc. 1 s. (3 p.)

Re his dislike of Sundays; says Francesca does not understand him. 1 s. (2 p.)