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Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Autograph letters signed (9) : Oxford and Brantwood, Coniston, to Constance Oldham [goddaughter of Ruskin], 1876 Feb. 25 -[1887 Dec. 21].

Title: Autograph letters signed (9) : Oxford and Brantwood, Coniston, to Constance Oldham [goddaughter of Ruskin], 1876 Feb. 25 -[1887 Dec. 21].

Discussing family matters, her drawings and geological concerns.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (15 p.) ; (12mo) + with 3 envelopes.

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Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Fragment of an autograph letter signed : London, to [Constance], undated.

Title: Fragment of an autograph letter signed : London, to [Constance], undated.

Asking her to "tell me therefore-- what kind of pain it is, which you feel when you put the mirror on your toilet table which you can see your mind in. --and whether--leaving it--you indeed wish to 'forget what manner of girl you are."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 17.8 cm

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Swett, Lucia Gray. Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia amata Figlia" [Joan Severn], 1890 Jan. 19.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia amata Figlia" [Joan Severn], 1890 Jan. 19.

Discussing Severn's children and the "wonderful improvement" in the health of her "D.P.," John Ruskin. Thanking Severn for dispelling "that strange delusion that [the Alexanders] should not be delighted with a message from him." Discussing acquaintances, including Costanza, Letizia, and mentioning letters received from Ruskin's god-daughter Miss Oldham and Mr. Allen.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (6 p.) ; 10 x 15.6 cm. + envelope.

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Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Autograph letter signed : London, to "My dear Constance", 1869 Sept. 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to "My dear Constance", 1869 Sept. 22.

Discussing, at length, what sort of young woman she was growing up to be; saying how pleased he is that she thinks so well of him; telling her "this is a time in which all of us--but especially young girls entering into life--need the best strength we can win--either by our own efforts or by others' help;" saying he believes he can help her sort out what sort of person she is; telling her that "the first question which Youth or Maiden should put to themselves--as soon as they are able to think seriously of anything-- 'What sort of person am I; what am I good for--what bad for? Where lies my strength--where my danger--How big am I? as compared with other creatures--Am I really cleverer or stronger than most--if so, am I also wiser?"

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 17.8 cm

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