English poet who wrote romantic, devotional, and children's poems, sometimes using the pseudonym Ellen Alleyn, conveyed to a Mr. or Mrs. Watson and dated August 11, 1881, appears to be an acknowledgement of a communication and reads in part "To hear that a piece of mine has comforted or helped anyone is my pleasure and privilege. Very Sincerely Yours, Christina G Rossetti" in blue ink, mounted and framed together with an FE Jones engraved image of Ms. Rossetti, old folds and very mild toning, note sight 7x4.5in., overall framed 12x16in.