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William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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  • Letter from William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesUndated.
  • Letter from William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesUndated.
  • Letter from William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesUndated.
  • Letter from William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesHandwritten copy of William Allingham's poem, "The Elf Singing." The poem is accompanied by a note from Helen Allingham, indicating that the poem is by William Allingham, and was written in his own hand.
  • Letter from William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesUndated.
  • Letter from William B. Carpenter to Helen Allingham, March 6, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1878One letter from English physician William Benjamin Carpenter to Helen Allingham, writing to inform her that his late aunt, Miss Carpenter left her small sum of money in her will. Carpenter explains that he has enclosed a reciept for her to sign and he will forward Helen a cheque. Carpenter sends his regards to Helen and her husband, William Allingham. The letter's paper cont...
  • Letter from William B. Carpenter to William Allingham, December 1, 1876
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1876One letter from English physician William Benjamin Carpenter to William Allingham explaining that he may not be able to elaborate on his topic of "religion of sensible men" to his liking, he also invites Allingham to his two upcoming lectures which he is giving in London. His upcoming lectures are titled "Mesmerism, Table-turning, to consider historically and scienftically",...
  • Letter from William B. Carpenter to William Allingham, December 6, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1877One letter from English physician William Benjamin Carpenter to William Allingham telling Allingham that he has been absent in the North and had not ben able to tell him more about Wallace's article sooner. Carpenter acknowledges that he has left himself open to criticism from Wallace, but explains to Allingham he could write a sharp reply to such criticisms.
  • Letter from William B. Carpenter to William Allingham, January 21, 1876
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1876One letter from English physician William Benjamin Carpenter to William Allingham regarding the opportunity to become a contributor to Fraser's magazine being formally invited by the publisher Mr. Froude, and mentions a previous publication he had contributed to. He writes that his new topic will be about religion.
  • Letter from William B. Carpenter to William Allingham, November 18, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1877One letter from English physician William Benjamin Carpenter to William Allingham regarding a statement made by Mr. Alfred Russel Wallace regarding the "false accusations" Carpenter made against him and Mr. William Crookes both of whom are involved in spiritualism, Mr. Wallace is releasing a full exposure of such opinions in the next issue of Fraser. Carpenter states that h...
  • Letter from William B. Carpenter to William Allingham, October 8, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1877One letter from English physician William Benjamin Carpenter to William Allingham sharing about the attacks made on Carpenter's lecture series by a Mr. Wallace in the Quarterly Journal of Sciences edited by a William Crookes. Carpenter explains that he is preparing for a new edition of his lectures drawing from the works of D.D. Home, a Scottish medium. He also suggests writ...
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, April 4, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham inviting Allingham to dine with him on Tuesday the 14th at 7:00 o'clock. Scott writes that he has also invited Browning to come as well, and hopes Allingham will also be able to come. In a post-script, Scott asks that Allingham inform him at once.
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, August 26, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham thanking Allingham for the note, and inquiring about the location of Allingham's book "Poems," which has not yet appeared at either of Scott's homes. He also writes about the postman who delivers the mail in Scotland. Scott mentions that Mrs. Allingham is likely...
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, July 7, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham thanking Allingham for the attention he paid to Scott's manuscript. He writes that he was working on a piece on Belgian Art for Routledge while writing the article for Allingham. Scott informs Allingham that he is returning the proof to him rather than the print...
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, July 11, 1873
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1873One letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham regarding a meeting with several acquaintances. Scott mentions painter Frederick William Burton, George Price Boyce, and William Holman Hunt. He also mentions Gosse, who could possibly be the poet Edmund Gosse. Scott asks that Allingham let him arrange a meeting...
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, July 19, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham asking that Allingham find two catalogues for him, one from the London International Exhibition 1862, and another from Paris bound with dark cloth boards, and the title stamped along the spine. He asks that Allingham send them both to him, so that he may determi...
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, June 14, 1871
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1871One letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham inquiring about writing an article on the Art season for Fraser's magazine. Scott asks that Allingham confirm that Allingham be sure of printing the article before he begins writing it. Scott informs Allingham that he will be leaving for Scotland shortly, and hi...
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, May 27, 1876
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1876One letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham writing that he is glad to hear Allingham is printing his article in the July number. Scott mentions that he has included some proofs for his Blake etchings. Scott writes that he would be happy to see Allingham should he ever be in the neighborhood.
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, September 9, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham informing Allingham that he received Allingham's book of poems. Scott writes that he would have acknowledged its receipt earlier if not for suffering from bilious derangement. Scott mentions his pleasure in refreshing his memory of Allingham's old poems and read...
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, September 20, 1871
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1871One letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is still in Scotland. Scott mentions a visit by Wallis, possibly referring to artist George Wallis. During his visit Scott mentions a visit to Burns Cottage, which was the home of Scottish poet Robert Burns. Scott mentions doing some ...
  • Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham informing Allingham that he has arranged the dinner on May 2nd at 7:30 sharp, at the Audinet restaurant. Scott inquires whether dinner should be a la carte, or a forced price of 3 pounds. Scott asks that Allingham respond as soon as possible, so that he may info...
  • Letter from William Black, July 14, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesUndated, but likely published July 14th.
  • Letter from William Black to William Allingham, July 5, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Scottish author William Black asking of Allingham to introduce him to Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle, whom Black considers a hero of his. The letter's paper contains a watermark that reads, "Towgood's Extrasuper.
  • Letter from William Black to William Allingham, June 29, circa 1884
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1884One letter from Scottish author William Black thanking him for his letter and the copy of his recent volume of poetry titled "Blackberries" published in 1884. The letter's paper contains a watermark for A Pirie & Sons, and the date 1881.
  • Letter from William Black to William Allingham, November 20, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from Scottish author William Black to William Allingham in regards a new volume Black had written, and the influence Allingham's work had on it.
  • Letter from William Black to William Allingham, October 20, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Scottish author William Black to William Allingham regarding a letter from Welsh poet Lewis Morris published in the Daily News and The Times, mentioning William Allingham's poems and lack of credit given to him.
  • Letter from William Callow, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne autograph by English painter William Callow.
  • Letter from William Carleton to William Allingham, November 19, 1846
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1846One letter and corresponding envelope from Irish writer William Carleton to William Allingham apologizing for not responding to Allingham's letter before now. Carleton explains that he had been in the North and did not have the ability to respond until he returned home. The accompanying envelope is post-marked Nov. 19, 21 1846
  • Letter from William De Morgan to Helen Allingham, February 18, 1891
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1891One letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to Helen Allingham writing to inquire whether the tiles reached her safely, and explaining that he has not been able to oversee anything lately due to sciatica. De Morgan asks that Helen inform him whether Herford Hope is alive and in England or in Africa. De Morgan hopes that Helen is well, and mentions that his ...
  • Letter from William De Morgan to Helen Allingham, March 1, 1907
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1907One letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to Helen Allingham expressing his gladness at hearing from Helen, and mentions his recently published book, "Joseph Vance." De Morgan hopes that his upcoming book, "Alice-For-Short," will be as popular. De Morgan also mentions William Allingham's memoir, and shares his first impressions of William. He references t...
  • Letter from William De Morgan to H.W. Toole, October 31, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1883One letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to H.W. Toole, thanking him for the photograph. De Morgan sends his love to Toole's mother and father, whom he notes will be reading the letter to Toole. He also mentions Toole's sister. In a postscript, De Morgan writes that he pities the "decipherer who finds this letter in the British Library 200 years hence!,"...
  • Letter from William De Morgan to William Allingham, April 19, 1884
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1884One letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to William Allingham thanking him for the lines he had written about Benjamin. He also shares some thoughts on religion and shares an allegory about liberty. He gives his love to Mr. Toole and his circle of friends. He also hopes that Allingham will come visit Merton, and see the factory.
  • Letter from William De Morgan to William Allingham, July 29, 1874
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874One letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to William Allingham apologzing for the unintellegible letter he left with Allingham's domestic, and wishes Allingham happiness with Miss Patterson. He also says that he heard from his sister who was told by Thompson, who was told by Madame B, who could be Russian author Helena Blavatsky, that Allingham would lunc...
  • Letter from William De Morgan to William Allingham, July 29, 1880
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1880One letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to William Allingham inquiring about run over on Sunday, but expresses annoyance in catching the train if it is that early.
  • Letter from William De Morgan to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to William Allingham sharing news of his engagement to Evelyn Pickering, whom De Morgan shares is known as an artist by Allingham's wife Helen. He also tells Allingham to give his love to Helen and the children.
  • Letter from William Edward Hartpole Lecky to Helen Allingham, November 21, 1889
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1889One letter from Irish essayist William Edward Hartpole Lecky to Helen Allingham regarding the recent loss of Helen's husband, William Allingham. Lecky writes that he was saddened to read the news, and mentions that it is 24 years since Tennyson introduced him to Allingham. Lecky discusses the beauty of Allingham's work, and an autobiographical poem included in his favorite v...
  • Letter from William Edward Hartpole Lecky to William Allingham, January 22, 1869
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1869One letter from Irish essayist William Edward Hartpole Lecky to William Allingham inquiring about the return of Lecky's manuscript for his essay "Leaders of Public Opinion in Ireland," which Lecky had sent to Allingham 10 months ago. He explains that he has been contacted by a bookseller about his work and is reaching out to Allingham in hopes of getting his essay back.
  • Letter from William Edward Hartpole Lecky to William Allingham, January 29, 1869
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1869One letter from Irish essayist William Edward Hartpole Lecky to William Allingham thanking him for returning his book and for sending him a copy of Allingham's "Laurence Bloomfield in Ireland," which was published in 1864. He also hopes to rekindle a relationship with Fraser magazine and mentions having written an article for them many years ago. He also discusses the subjec...
  • Letter from William Edward Hartpole Lecky to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Irish essayist William Edward Hartpole Lecky to William Allingham apologising for not replying to Allingham's letter sooner. He mentions that the letter came to him at a time when he was very busy. He also mentions that he could only find a copy with some misprints.
  • Letter from William Eyre Walker to Helen Allingham, July 28, 1911
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1911One letter from British artist William Eyre Walker to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for her kind letter from two weeks prior. Walker thanks Helen and fellow artist Robert Anning Bell for thinking of him for a house at Milton. Walker shares he and his wife require less space now and a home which does not require so much upkeep. He mentions how happy Helen must be amongst th...
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