Rainy mist ― early, cleared at 12. Worked a little at Corfu ― A. Translated some of A.P.S. Eastern church. Letter, & paper, & F.L. poems by Alex.ra steamer. The letter contained Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Lushington’s cards. The Corfu (A.) went on very tolerably. Kind note from Mrs. Decie: ― the Decies inviting me […]
If possible, lovelier still. Yet, it must needs that I stay in & work: ― these 4 upper Ascension subjects try me dreadfully ― only, if I leave them I could not well enjoy going out, knowing how impossible it will be for me to move from Corfu, unless they be done & sold. So […]
Unwell. ― Painted at 2 Corfus ― till 3. Called on Julia Goldsmid & Mrs. Naylor ―& walked with them to Kastrades, ― & then, (Straham A.D.C. joining us, ―) to the Casino. Miss G. walks but little: so we returned by 5.30. Afterwards, I went again to Kastrades & got home by 6.20. Dined. […]
Calm ― gray ― fine. Accounts. Worked at 3 Corfûs. At 2.30 came the Trieste boat, with a glass ― I saw Miss J. Goldsmid & her party. But the Vessel was declared in Quarantine by some Ionian bother, & it was 4 before they got out. Called at their Hotel & saw Julia Goldsmid. […]
If possible ― more perfectly fine. Medicine. At home ―: ― called at the Maude’s till at 1. Went to Sir C. Sargents, & with him to the Exhibition ― & then to the Viro road. Home by 6. Dinner εις τὸ Παλάτιον.1 [Transcribed by Marco Graziosi from Houghton Library, Harvard University, MS Eng. 797.3.] […]
if possible ― fairer: perfect calm & sunshine. Worked at all 4 Corfus ― figures & goats. Letters from A. Empson ― Mrs. Musters J. Edwards Ellis Ashton & Mrs. Bell. At 5 ― went to Ascension. Dined at 6.45. Penned out ― but not much; as there were 2 papers, the Westminster, & 2 […]
Very lovely ― calm & bright all day. Worked savagely at small Corfû all day. Invitations to dinner, from Luards, Maude ― &c. &c. ― Short walk at 5½ ― to 6½. Dined at Luards’ ― pleasant enough: a clever & nice lad. Home by 11.40. [Transcribed by Marco Graziosi from Houghton Library, Harvard University, […]
Fine ― warm ― cloudy at times. Having to go to see the “Exhibitions,” did not begin oilwork. ― Placed a small Florence, & a large Jánina on canvass ― & squared a long Corfû. Col. Maude sate from 11.30, to 1.30 ― a good-natured fellow ― but I grow weary of interruption. Then Craven […]
Fine ― gray at times: ― but very close & warm. Worked ― not very well, ― at Dionysiou ― from 9 to 3. Letters ― (Trieste & Alexdr. Boat ―) from Ellen: ― Fred ― & his son are in Genl. Price’s army. & T. Cooper. ― “Called up” at the Maudes ― Walked […]
Perfect fine & calm again: rippleless sea, & warm sun. Painted irregularly ― 3 Ascensions ― from 9.30 ― to 1.30. Letter from C. 40scue ― & Newspapers ― & wrote to C.F. At 2 ― walked to Casino, & drew an Ilex till 4. Then to Ascension, & on to the Cannone ― returning […]
