Ruskin, John. A.L.s. to Mr. Brown, A.L.s. to Reverend [S.?] Ellerton, A.L.s. to F. [Clayter?] Lewis, Esq., A.L.s. to Mr. [William] Walker, 1862 May 10, 1867 December 7, 1868 December 22, 1879 January 18
Scope and Contents
Letter to Brown (Denmark Hill [London]) is 4 pages; originally laid into: Ruskin, John. Letters upon subjects of general interest, 1892 (826.8 R956g). Letter to Ellerton is 1 page. Letter to [Clayter?] is 3 pages, originally laid into Ruskin's Seven Lamps of Architecture, London, 1849 (720.1 R95 1849). Letter to Walker (Brantwood, Caniston, Lancashire, England) is 10 pages, with envelope, regarding status of bank book and account at Union Bank, Chancery Lane, London; confusion exists between personal account and that of the Guild of St. George for which he has some responsibility. File includes copy of published 'Chronological Table' of Ruskin's life.
Dates
- 1862 May 10, 1867 December 7, 1868 December 22, 1879 January 18
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Biographical / Historical
John Ruskin was an English writer, philosopher, and art critic who lived from 1819 to 1900.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.4 Linear Feet (26 document boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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