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William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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Letter from Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham, January 31, 1856

Letter from Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham, July 29, 1862

Letter from Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham, September 29, 1865

Letter from Austin Dobson to Arthur Waugh, April 8, 1892

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, August 2, 1863

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, August 28, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, December 18, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, February 7, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, June 18, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, November 30, 1869

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, October 13, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, September 10, 1867

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Basil Bradley to Helen Allingham, March 3, 1883

Letter from Bayard Taylor to William Allingham, October 20, 1866

Letter from Beatrice Harraden to Helen Allingham, 18uu-19uu

Letter from Benjamin Disraeli to Mabel Washington Fitzgerald, July 8, 1868

Letter from Benjamin Jowett to William Allingham, April 1, 1871

Letter from Bertha Thomas to Helen Allingham, September 25, 19uu

Letter from Bertha Thomas to William Allingham, February 12, 1876

Letter from Bertram Mackennal, 18uu-19uu

Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, August 14, 1853

Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, February 1, 1882

Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, July 14, 1911

Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, March 15, 1854

Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, March 29, 1881

Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, November 25, 1910

  • Letter from Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham, January 31, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1856One letter from Irish poet Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham telling Allingham about him writing a review of Allingham's work. He shares that he has great admiration for Allingham's writings and inquires whether he has published anything new in the last year. He shares that the only volume he has of Allingham's works is the one published in 1850.
  • Letter from Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham, July 29, 1862
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1862One letter from Irish poet Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham sharing that he has recently returned from abroad and had not been able to respond to the letters Allingham had sent. Allingham had written De Vere sharing that he received the volume of poems De Vere had sent.
  • Letter from Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham, September 29, 1865
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865One letter from Irish poet Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham inquiring whether he had sent Allingham a copy of De Vere's father's drama "Mary Tudor". He also inquires about how Allingham is getting on and hopes that his seaside residence is serving him well. He also asks how "Laurence Bloomfield" is selling.
  • Letter from Austin Dobson to Arthur Waugh, April 8, 1892
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1892One note from English poet and essayist Austin Dobson to Arthur Waugh, informing Waugh that a headache the previous evening prevented him from offering thanks for the kind present.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, August 2, 1863
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1863One letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham expressing gladness in recieving a letter from Allingham and states that she knows Allingham prefers life in Lymington. She then discusses the air in London and its oppressive quality. She also mentions an Ellen Allen, whom she believes Allingham is familiar with.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, August 28, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham sharing that should he stop by her home he is wellcome to a book shelf, a brass (arab) bowl, and 3 pictures to take to his wife. She also shares that she is not in London and will be making her way to the Scalands, and inquires about whether Allingham will spend the next three weeks in London.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, December 18, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham thanking him for the "French Revolution" which is assumed to a book. She also shares that she has been visited by French artist Charles-Francois Daubigny. Bodichon also states that M. Betham-Edwards would like Allingham to find her an "intelligent hardworking lady." The letter's paper contains a watermark.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, February 7, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham thanking Allingham for sending her "The Gamekeeper" a short-story written by French author Guy de Maupassant, which she shares that she did not care for. She also sends her regards to Helen and the 2 Allingham children, suggesting that this letter was written before 1882 when the third Allinghyam child was born.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, June 18, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham inquiring when he will be disengaged at home as she wants to visit with Mrs. Anna Mary Howitt if she is not off to the Scalands. She also says that Dante Gabriel Rosetti has nothing as he has told her, and she asks for Allingham to tell her when he does have something, referring to his works.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, November 30, 1869
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1869One letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham explaining that she heard second hand news of Allingham from Bessie Parkes, and hopes that she will recieve a letter from him himself soon. She also hopes he would call on her if he plans on going to London for the New Year. This letter appears to only be a portion of the whole letter, as it does not contain a...
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, October 13, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham sharing that when he chooses to be in London he will make use of her house in Blandford Sq. She writes that she will tell her housekeeper Mrs. Sertt to expect him. This letter is signed and written for B.L.S Bodichon by her clerk Julie Smith, which is written under her name.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, September 10, 1867
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1867One letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham mentions thats she had been reading his book 'The Ballad Book' and then describes her current state of illness.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham inquiring about which rail to use in sending a parcel to Allingham which contains 2 sketches. The letter's paper contains a watermark for Joynston, and is dated 1869.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham sharing that she does not see any danger in her becoming utilitarian, and discusses her changes in mood. She also informs Allingham that she will be going, as she does every year, to the Isle of Wight. She hopes that before she leaves the two may meet at artist Ellen Cantelo's to talk. The letter's paper conta...
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham telling him that in a few days she will send an article of hers that shares a bit about her Alergian life. She also mentions Bessie Parkes in the letter. The letter does not include "Dear Mr. Allingham," but instead begins with the letter's message. The letter's paper contains a watermark for Joynston, and rea...
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham informing him of her intention of going to Freshwater from Newport and inquires about a lodging recommendation. She shares that she is going with a Lewis Edwards, someone named Henrietta, possibly fellow artist Henrietta Ward. She also mentions Mrs. Julia Margaret Cameron and Tennyson. Bodichon also shares tha...
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 18 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham sharing her understanding at Allingham not recieving letters from his friends in London. She also tells about a gathering at Parkes house and Mr. Bodichon introduced several Algierans. She also saw William Rosetti and his sister, Christina Rosetti, who are the siblings to the artist Dante Gabriel Rosetti.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham sharing that she does not believe Allingham's town is out her way but inquires about the sea voyage and the distance from the landing place to a town called Watton. She also plans on visiting Lymington and asks Allingham to find rooms for her at the best inn. The letter's paper contains a watermark for Joynsto...
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham sharing that she is sending Allingham some of her artwork. She hopes that Allingham likes them as much as she does. She tells him that they should arrive by Saturday or Sunday.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham inviting Allingham to come and dine with her while he is in town. She also mentions having read "The Progress of Nationalism in Europe," and discusses her previous travels to Algiers. She mentions seeing a book "The Spanish Gypsey," which could be the poem written by George Eliot.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham sharing that she plans on stay at the Scalands with Mr. Bodichon and Lewis Edwards for the month of August. She invites him to come visit, and suggests travel plans. She also has a note that she built a painting room at Scalands. There is also some notes written in a different ink or perhaps pencil that seem u...
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham thanking him for the note and the book which has not yet arrived. She has also not seen Ellen Contelo but hopes to go to Newport soon. She also mentions M. Betham-Edwards' book which is doing well and so is Betham-Edwards. She hopes Allingham likes the book as much as she does. The letter's paper contains a wa...
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham stating that she hopes to see him at Perry's. She also mentions that Lewis Edwards is not well enough to work right now. She shares that she has received sad news that an unknown artist has died and tells Allingham that she does not like death.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham alerting Allingham that if he hears about her at dinner on Saturday that her plans were changed after she wrote to him, and that she will be in London and not Hastings.
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham informing him that she will be in London for months and months, while her husband Dr. Bodichon is in solitude outside of England. She invites Allingham to call on her, and shares that she heard he will be living in London. She also mentions Dante Gabriel Rosetti. This letter is made up of 3 separate sheets of ...
  • Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham informing Allingham of her trip to London next Thursday or Friday. She hopes that he can come if he is able. The letter's paper contains a watermark for E Towgood.
  • Letter from Basil Bradley to Helen Allingham, March 3, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1883One letter from British artist Basil Bradley to Helen Allingham, asking for Helen to provide a sketch for the "Illustrated Catalogue." Bradley informs Helen that most of the submissions to the catalogue are landscapes, and short on figure subjects. Bradley mentions the importance of this request to the Society and its members. Bradley states that Helen should have till the 1...
  • Letter from Bayard Taylor to William Allingham, October 20, 1866
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1866One autograph by American poet Bayard Taylor, written on a note to William Allingham offering his sincerest regards. The note is dated October 20, 1866, and has been attached to a large piece of paper.
  • Letter from Beatrice Harraden to Helen Allingham, 18uu-19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from British writer Beatrice Harraden to Helen Allingham, writing to inform Helen that she thinks she will not have the heart to go to the theatre tomorrow evening.
  • Letter from Benjamin Disraeli to Mabel Washington Fitzgerald, July 8, 1868
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1868One envelope containing the autograph of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. Fitzgerald, wife of British politician Desmond Fitzgerald. The envelope is postmarked July 8, 1868. Contains note written by Helen Allingham, indicating the envelope was given to her by Desmond Fitzgerald.
  • Letter from Benjamin Jowett to William Allingham, April 1, 1871
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1871One letter from English tutor Benjamin Jowett to William Allingham apologizing for not responding to Allingham's letter sooner. He also informs Allingham that he will not be publishing the paper he is writing, because he would have to change it to make it suitable for publishing. He also congratulates Allingham on his position.
  • Letter from Bertha Thomas to Helen Allingham, September 25, 19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from British novelist Bertha Thomas to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for the theater tickets but explaining she will be unable to use them as she will be away from town for a month. Thomas returns the tickets to Helen with the hopes of someone else being able to use them. Thomas inquires whether Helen has ever visited Peaslake.
  • Letter from Bertha Thomas to William Allingham, February 12, 1876
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1876One letter from British novelist Bertha Thomas to William Allingham thanking Allingham for forwarding to her a letter from English poet, Mr. Alfred Austin. Thomas writes that Austin must have assumed that "B.T." was a man, and will learn that is not the case. Thomas writes that the Pope is doing perfectly fine, and that the weather in Rome is terrible. She hopes that Allingh...
  • Letter from Bertram Mackennal, 18uu-19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 3 pagesOne autograph by Australian sculptor Bertram Mackennal, written on pre-printed stationery offering thanks for congratulatory wishes. Paper contains a watermark for Rye Hill.
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, August 14, 1853
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1853One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, addressing Helen as "Cousin Helen," thanking Helen for her kind note, and mentions that Mary is too busy to leave London. Belloc mentions that she should like to visit Helen while she is at Haslemere, and mentions coming Wednesday on the 5 train from Waterloo. Belloc writes that while she is familiar with Sussex, she k...
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, February 1, 1882
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1882One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for rembering her. Belloc mentions Walmer Castle, which she saw 25 years ago, and mentions the Duke of Wellington who announced every letter of return to port which came to Walmer. Belloc updates Helen on her children, informing her that her son, Hilary, has returned to school in Edinburgh and her daught...
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, July 14, 1911
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1911One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, writing that she and Madame Pescatore were in Hampstead last week and had intended to call on Helen, who was away painting. Belloc writes that she has had no news from Hampstead since the death of Lily Field. In a post-script, Belloc writes that she will be returning to Slindon on Monday after a long stay in London, an...
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, March 15, 1854
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1854One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, regarding the death of Helen's mother. Belloc expresses her sadness at Helen's loss, and mentions that Helen's mother was her schoolfellow. Belloc mentions the nickname "Dame ," which Helen's mother received during school. She asks Helen to pass on her sympathies to Helen's uncle, Dr. Herford. Belloc also mentions the ...
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, March 29, 1881
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1881One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, writing to Helen while at Madame Bodichon's home, and mentions Helen's letter reaching Madame Bodichon regarding Carlyle's "Reminiscences." Belloc mentions that when she had spoken about the work previously she was unaware her father was mentioned in the work. Belloc also mentions that the work mentioned the family of ...
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, November 25, 1910
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1910One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to Helen Allingham, writing regarding some sketches and verses of Belloc's. She mentions that Helen's husband liked the beginning. Belloc mentions a "Recitation book for Scholars," which she found in Slindon. Belloc also mentions Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and writes how much she detests his Beatrice.
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