Capponi, Gino, late 1860s - early 1870s
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed from Gino Capponi, in French, No place, "Jeudi 21" [no year], probably to Susan or Joanna Horner, accompanying a parcel containing several books he was able to find at the moment, as well as a list of other works that might be of assistance to her: “Voici, Mademoiselle, le peu de livres que j’ai pu recueillir pour le moment, et une indication sommaire d’autres ouvrages qui pourraient plus ou moins vous servir”. He asks her to let him know what else she needs and offers to give further explanations himself: “J’aurai l’honneur de passer chez vous ou plutôt, il vous pourrez, examen fait, me noter ce qu’il vous faut, et je m’empresserai moi meme de vous donner d’autres explications sur la matiere [...]”.
Dates
- Creation: late 1860s - early 1870s
Creator
- Capponi, Gino, 1792-1876 (Italian statesman and historian) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
French
Physical Description
8vo. 1 page on bifolium. With two portrait photographs of (54 x 89 mm and 99 x 137 mm).
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Biographical / Historical
The Horner sisters published Walks in Florence in 1873 in two volumes and were in close contact with many Italian scholars and politicians.
Extent
1 letter
2 photographs ; 54 x 89 mm and 99 x 137 mm
Physical Description
8vo. 1 page on bifolium. With two portrait photographs of (54 x 89 mm and 99 x 137 mm).
Creator
- Capponi, Gino, 1792-1876 (Italian statesman and historian) (Author, Person)
Subject
- Horner, Susan, 1816-1900 (Writer) (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
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