Castillia, Gaetano de, 27 November [no year]
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, in Italian, from Gaetano de Castilia to a "Miss Horner", probably Susan or Joanna Horner, no place, 27 November [no year]: “Though I be not in the habit of going into Society on account of the imperfection of my ear I feel I can not give up the pleasure of coming this evening to thank you and your sister for your kindness: and would not, besides, miss the opportunity of meeting a friend of the Tickor’s [!] family, and paying my respect to him [...]”.
Dates
- Creation: 27 November [no year]
Creator
- Castillia, Gaetano de, 1794-1870 (Italian politician) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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
Full Extent
1 letter
Physical Description
8vo. 1 page on bifolium. Small tears on fol. 2.
Subject
- Horner, Susan, 1816-1900 (Writer) (Recipient, Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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