Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia amata Figlia" [Joan Severn], 1889 Nov. 23.

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Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia amata Figlia" [Joan Severn], 1889 Nov. 23.

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Inquiring after the mental health of Severn's "D.P.," John Ruskin, asking whether Dr. P. or Mackay (Ruskin's nurse) "have had previous experience" with Ruskin's illness, or whether it is "peculiar to his unexampled self." Discussing Lily's health, noting that her ""ups and downs" indicate some irregularity of health." Mentioning that Swett has enjoyed reading the account of Mr. Wakeful, noting that "his funeral was a splendid tribute to a splendid man," and that his passing was "such a terrible loss" to Severn and to his "poor delicate wife."

1 item (6 p.) ; 10.1 x 15.5 cm. + envelope.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

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Wife of Ruskin's physician, Dr. John Simon. From the description of Letter : to Mrs. John Simon, [18--] (Lewis & Clark Library). WorldCat record id: 31272017 British writer, artist, and critic. From the description of John Ruskin papers, ca. 1837-1904. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 80934993 John Ruskin was born on 8 February 1819 in London. Ruskin was educated by his mother and by various tutors before attending Oxford University. H...

Viljoen, Helen Gill

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Swett, Lucia Gray

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Mother of Francesca Alexander. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia amata Figlia" [Joan Severn], 1889 Nov. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 426959568 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia Altra amata" [Joan Severn], 1893 Feb. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 427408075 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia altra Amata" [Joan Severn], 1893 Mar. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record...

Severn, Joan, 1846-1924

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