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William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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  • Letter from William Farren to William Allingham, March 16, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English actor William Farren to William Allingham thanking him for going through the trouble of writing to Farren on the subject of Allingham's research on Ellen James. Farren then tells Allingham arrangements he has with James the 1st and 2nd of April.
  • Letter from William G. Clark to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 18 pagesOne letter from English classical and Shakespearean scholar William George Clark to William Allingham with accompanying page from a book of Shakespeare, page titled "The Cast from The Face of Shakespeare After Death, 1616," describing the finding of the death-mask of Shakespeare by a Dr. Becker, and then studied by Professor Owen from Cambridge. In the letter, Clark tells Al...
  • Letter from William Gladstone to William Allingham, May 16, 1876
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1876One letter from British politician William Gladstone to William Allingham regarding thanking Allingham for his letter and discussing acting upon Allingham's suggstion.
  • Letter from William Henry Wills to William Allingham, October 13, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1856Ballyshannon (Ireland) Woolner, Thomas, 1825-1892 Personal Correspondence William Allingham Papers Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham; Box 3, Folder 64: Woolner, Thomas to William Allingham, 1850-1884 Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953 Correspondence 0003_003_064_05 Ballyshannon (Ireland) 89bbfd80-95f1-013b...
  • Letter from William Holman Hunt to Frederic George Stephens, July 16, 1854
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1854One copy of a portion of a letter from English painter William Holman Hunt to art critic Frederic George Stephens, transcribed by William Allingham, regarding Hunt's time in Jerusalem. The letter contains a note made by Allingham, describing the transcriptions as excerpts from a letter from Holman Hunt to F. Stephens. The excerpts mention Hunt's thoughts living amongst the M...
  • Letter from William Holman Hunt to William Allingham, April 30, 1851
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1851One letter from English painter William Holman Hunt to William Allingham responding to a letter sent by Allingham, and apologizing for the late response. Hunt explains that the letter was delivered by D.G. Rossetti and Walter Deverell, the latter of whom took the letter home with him and then lost it. Hunt also shares his current artistic subject as, "Two Gentleman of Verona...
  • Letter from William Holman Hunt to William Allingham, February 24, 1880
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1880One letter from English painter William Holman Hunt to William Allingham informing him that the Ritualists have conveened a meeting at St. Jame's Hall, Thursday evening at 7:30 to oppose the marriage with a wife's sister." Hunt writes that he intends to go to the meeting with as many of his friends as possible to suggest amendments and to prevent the resolution of such law u...
  • Letter from William Holman Hunt to William Allingham, May 25, 1874
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874One letter from English painter William Holman Hunt to William Allingham offering him his congratulations at hearing the news that Allingham is to be married to Miss Paterson. He rejoices at learning she is his "unknown beloved one," and hopes he will eventually have the pleasure of meeting her. He also writes that he will be gone for some time but hopes to become acquainted...
  • Letter from William Holman Hunt to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English painter William Holman Hunt to William Allingham apologizing for his late reply which he feels very embarassed about. He also mentions that he hopes to see Allingham in London, before he goes on his trip to the East. He also discusses the divine authorities. He also feels puzzled about parting from his good friends and his mother and father.
  • Letter from William Howard Russell to William Allingham, May 12, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877One letter from Irish reporter for "The Times," William Howard Russell to William Allingham asking if Allingham would look over a manscript by a Baron Malovtic, who Russell believes has the merit to be printed in the magazine, likely referring to Fraser's magazine.
  • Letter from William Howitt to William Allingham, August 20, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1850One letter from English writer William Howitt to William Allingham in which Howitt has received Allingham's volume of Poems, which came a few days ago. He shares that he has had much pleasure in reading the volume. He also discusses the problem with modern poets.
  • Letter from William Howitt to William Allingham, February 27, 1848
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1848One letter from English writer William Howitt to William Allingham mentioning Allingham's recent poems, and mentions the publication the "People's Journal," and a sum of 6,000 pounds. Howitt hopes that he will soon have more leisure time. In a post-script, Howitt mentions that fellow poet Ralph Waldo Emerson is still in England, and has been in Nottingham.
  • Letter from William Howitt to William Allingham, November 4, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1850One letter from English writer William Howitt to William Allingham stating that they sent him a letter containing the review of Allingham's poems. He hopes that Allingham is doing well and enjoying himself. He also writes that Mrs. Howitt sends her kind regards.
  • Letter from William Howitt to William Allingham, October 11, 1847
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1847One letter from English writer William Howitt to William Allingham offering Allingham praise on his writing. He mentions his work featuring human life.
  • Letter from William Howitt to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pagesOne letter from English writer William Howitt to William Allingham sharing that him and his wife have been enjoying Allingham's new poems.
  • Letter from William James Linton to William Allingham, November 20, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from English writer William James Linton to William Allingham thanking him for kind note that he received yestereday and expresses his regret in forgetting the last stanza of one of Allingham's poems. He explains this mistake that Allingham's poem was so well known he did not think to look through the edition. He also writes that he hopes Allingham will forgive hi...
  • Letter from William James Russell to Helen Allingham, December 21, 18uu-19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English chemist William James Russell to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for her note from December 11th, and mentions he will try a certain chemical to treat mildew. Russell writes he will bring some pictures Helen painted on Whatman's paper which had been treated with antiseptics, and would like to show Helen the results.
  • Letter from William James Russell to Helen Allingham, October 6, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1900One letter from English chemist William James Russell to Helen Allingham, regarding tickets for the play "Colonel Cromwell," which he thanks Helen for but is unable to attend. Russell also mentions his experiment with colors, who's results are becoming interesting.
  • Letter from William James Stillman to William Allingham, November 16, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878Circa 1861-03-12. 1 leaf, 4 pages 17.8 x 22.7 cm. eng London (England) Stokes, Whitley, 1830-1909 Personal Correspondence William Allingham Papers Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham; Box 3, Folder 40: Stokes, Whitley to William Allingham, 1857-1861, 1886-1887 Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953 Correspondenc...
  • Letter from William J. Wainwright to Helen Allingham, February 28, 1906
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1906One letter from British painter William J. Wainwright to Helen Allingham, as steward for the Royal Society of Painting in Water Colors regarding the society's annual banquet held for the Artists' General Benevolent Institution. Wainwright inquires whether Helen is interested in receiving a ticket for the banquet and whether to include her name in the society's list of subscr...
  • Letter from William J. Wainwright to Helen Allingham, March 1, 1906
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1906One letter from British painter William J. Wainwright to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for her donation of £1 and 1 shilling to the funds of the Artists' General Benevolent Institution. Wainwright informs Helen that while in London he visited the Leicester Gallery and saw the pictures by fellow artist Lee Hankey at Helen's recommendation, which he enjoyed very much.
  • Letter from William Longman to William Allingham, March 6, 1872
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1872One letter from English publisher William Longman to William Allingham thanking him for his clear and conclusive reports that he sent. He also mentions that as publishers they receive a lot of trash.
  • Letter from William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham, July 12, 1873
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1873One letter from Irish official and scholar William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham regarding the translated text Hennessy suggested for publication in Fraser magazine. Hennessy is pleased to hear that Allingham approves of it's publication in Fraser, he explains certains notes and explanations he shall add to the translation.
  • Letter from William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham, July 14, 1869
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1869One letter from Irish official and scholar William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham regarding a request Allingham had made in a previous letter to Hennessy, he also mentions their mutual friend Dr. Samuel Ferguson. Allingham had written to Hennessy regarding the names of Irish places and Hennessy suggests several sources for Allingham. Hennessy mentions that this resea...
  • Letter from William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham, July 19, 1873
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1873One letter from Irish official and scholar William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham returning proofs to the printers, but would like Allingham to look over the prefatory note before it is printed. He also explains his choices of including his name in the prefatory note, as well as the contents list.
  • Letter from William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham, July 28, 1869
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1869One letter from Irish official and scholar William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham informing Allingham of a recent publication written on the subject of Irish topographical names. He suggests the works of Mr. Joyce, possibly Irish novelist James Joyce.
  • Letter from William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham, June 19, 1873
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1873One letter from Irish official and scholar William Maunsell Hennessy to William Allingham requesting Allingham's opinion on a translation of an ancient Irish story for possible publication in Fraser magazine. Hennessy writes that the original story dates back to the 14th century, and is a severe satirical narrative of the school. He also shares that their mutual friend Dr. S...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, December 2, 1911
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1911One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for the book of published letters which she sent. Rossetti writes he has already finished the book and it reminded him of many memories. Rossetti mentions he would have liked to see all the letters lumped together and organized by date to illustrate William Allingham's life.
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, May 7, 1910
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1910One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, regarding the art critic Frederic George Stephens. Rossetti discusses his career as a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and his position at "The Athenaeum." Rossetti mentions that Stephens died in 1907, and he wrote a small notice in "The Athenaeum" for him. Rossetti also mentions ...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, May 17, 1909
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1909One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, regarding a letter from his brother Dante Gabriel Rossetti to William Allingham. Rossetti explains to Helen it was Coventry Patmore who introduced him and his brother to William Allingham, sometime around 1851. He believes Woolner was one of the earliest to know Helen's husband. Rossetti a...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, April 15, 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1857One letter and corresponding envelope from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham sending Allingham the Critic of April 1, which contains Rossetti's review of Allingham's volume after two years of being published. Rossetti thanks Allingham for his contribution to the Seddon Fund, which he informs him is progressing well. Rossetti inquires abo...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, April 25, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham informing Allingham that he received the book and letter Allingham had sent. Rossetti expresses his delight in reading Allingham's new poems, and rediscovering old favorites. Rossetti mentions reading in the Athenaeum that Allingham's wife Helen is ill. Rossetti shares that he called on t...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, August 17, circa 1860
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1860Circa 1860-08-17.
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, December 6, circa 1860-1870
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1860Circa 1860-12-06 or 1870-12-06.
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, December 14, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham asking advice on a Shelley question, inquring whether Allingham may give Rossetti back the copy of Shelley's "Cenci" he borrowed. Rossetti mentions that Shelley misuses "you" and "thou" in dialogue. Rossetti mentions that Allingham will be able to see all the markings in "Cenci" in which ...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, December 30, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 18 pagesOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham discussing Rossetti's trip to Italy, and mentions shared acquaintances the Brownings. The letter has sustained structural damage, making the contents of the letter mostly inteligible.
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, January 3, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham thanking him for the receipt of Allingham's volume on Shelley, along with Rossetti's pages of Cenci, which he mentions is an Italian edition. Rossetti could be talking about a copy of Percy Shelley's drama "The Cenci: A Tragedy in Five Acts." Rossetti writes that he believes Allingham to ...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, January 18, 1858
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1858One letter and accompanying envelope from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham offering Allingham advice on publishers, but explains he does not have much personal experience with them. Rossetti mentions several different publishers including Macmillan, and Smith + Elder publishers, as well as the American publisher Ticknor and Fields. Ross...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, July 9, 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1857One letter and accompanying envelope from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham informing Allingham that he has written to a Mrs. Prinsep, in hopes of calling on her with Allingham on Sunday. Rossetti inquires about what time the two would meet, and suggests that if Allingham has nothing else to do to call on Rossetti anytime that day before...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, June 17, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham regarding a flysheet that Allingham wrote on the subject of the spectator. Rossetti discusses Allingham's opinions on the spectator in relation to the poetry. Rossetti offers well wishes to Allingham's wife. The letter's fourth page contains pencil sketches, including a dog, several birds...
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