Autograph letter signed : Broad St. Oxford, to her father, 1848 July 12.

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Autograph letter signed : Broad St. Oxford, to her father, 1848 July 12.

Saying that except through his long letter to Mr. Ruskin, she has not heard from him for some time. Because of a cough John has had for some time, they go tomorrow not to Reading but direct to Winchester. After Mr. and Mrs. Ruskin return home, she and John have thought of going to Wales. She has had another card from the Marchioness of Lansdoune: at home on July 19th [card enclosed]. She encloses Lady Trevelyans's letter: "her playful style of writing may amuse you ..." She thinks it not too much to ask George, her father, and her mother to write her at least as often as she writes them, when they have time. She was delighted with the children's little notes, and they would be delighted with Dr. Acland's parrot--most beautiful and affectionate. Unable to get Mr. Ruskin to stay at Deal, Mrs. Ruskin now wants to go to Malvern; it will be a pity to be so near Comberton when the Parkers are away. She and John enjoyed a delightful country walk: her mother would like the life and hours here. They do anything they like until 7-8 tea time. Dr. Acland plays the organ, Mrs. Acland sings, John draws, she draws or sews. Mr. Ruskin met at Folkestone a cousin of Lamartine who said Lamartine was a great scoundrel. This afternoon she and John rusticate in Bagley Wood. The heat is intense.

1 item (7 p.) ; 17.9 cm. + with envelope.

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