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William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 16, 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1857One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham. Rossetti writes to Allingham as the Honorary Secretary to the Seddon Subscription Fund. Rossetti writes to Allingham in hopes that he will join their cause in raising money to purchase a painting done by the late artist Thomas Seddon, which would be then donated to the Royal Academy. Ros...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 19, circa 1860
    Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1860Circa 1860-03-19.
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 20, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham responding to Allingham's previous letter and queries. Rossetti informs Allingham that should he desire Rossetti to pursue the enquiry with Mrs. Taylor, Allingham need only ask. Rossetti describes himself as "one of the pillars," of the Edinburgh Weekly Review, and mentions the editor Mr....
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 21, 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1857One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is sending him the Fable for Critics, likely the publication, and a volume containing two of Darley's Tragedies, likely referring to the Irish poet George Darley. Rossetti mentions a C.R. Kenealy inquiring about who he is and mentioning that he has not read any...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, May 23, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pagesOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham informing Allingham that he received the letter from yesterday morning, and expressing his apologies at hearing the seriousness of Allingham's illness. Rossetti writes that he was unaware that Allingham's kidneys had been affected. Rossetti responds to Allingham's query for lodging, and o...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, May 29, 1858
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1858One letter and accompanying envelope from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham regarding a letter which he had enclosed, from John Durand the publisher of the American publication "The Crayon." The letter from Durand is regarding a commission by Allingham. Rossetti expresses his desire to help Allingham should anything come to mind. He writ...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, May 31, 1855
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1855One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham informing Allingham that his poem will be welcome to the "yankee" editor, whom Rossetti does not explicitly name. He tells Allingham that he would be glad to review Allingham's book in "The Critic," and discusses Allingham writing to Cox, likely Edward William Cox, the editor of the "Crit...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, November 27, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham regarding an article Allingham had written for the "Coleraine Chronicle," which in it Allingham revised his previous opinion on A. Smith, likely the Scottish poet Alexander Smith. Rossetti offers his own critique of Allingham's revised opinion, comparing himself to what Allingham calls "a...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, November 29, circa 1860-1870
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1860Circa 1860-11-29 or 1870-11-29.
  • Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, April 18, circa 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1883Published circa 1883-04-18.
  • Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, August 20, 1874
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874One letter from English decorative artist and writer William Morris to William Allingham offering congratulations to Allingham upon his announcement regarding Fraser's magazine, most likely the news of his editorship. Morris mentions he heard the news at the Grange a few days ago, and offers his hearty congratulations.
  • Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, July 14, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English decorative artist and writer William Morris to William Allingham telling Allingham that Morris is going out of town with his wife, who he says is out of sorts. Morris writes that he is pleased Allingham is getting on with Grettis. The Grettis Saga is an Icelandic saga, which Morris aided in writing the English translation. Morris specifically mentions...
  • Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, July 18, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English decorative artist and writer William Morris to William Allingham acknowledging Allingham's intentions of calling upon Morris on Wednesday. Morris informs him that they will have a bed available as well, and mentions they dine early incase Allingham intends to come for dinner, which is at 7:00 pm. He also mentions Edward Burne-Jones, by his nickname "Ned.
  • Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, June 6, circa 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878Published circa 1878-06-06.
  • Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, May 19, 1881
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1881One letter from English decorative artist and writer William Morris to William Allingham regarding the a bust that would be put in the Abbey. Morris states that he felt no great enthusiasm regarding the statue, and says that he shares Allingham's sentiments. Morris shares that he feels that he is wasting his time not living in the country, but mentions that his garden is a t...
  • Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, May 25, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from English decorative artist and writer William Morris to William Allingham stating that he has just seen Allingham's card, and was sorry to miss him. Morris invites Allingham to his home next Wednesday, the 27th at 7:00 pm. Morris also shares he will be sorry if he does not see Allingham before he leaves.
  • Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, November 14, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English decorative artist and writer William Morris to William Allingham informing Allingham that Morris' wife will not be able to join them on Friday because their daughter Jenny coms home from school that day. Morris writes that the best solution would be for him to come on his own on Friday, but invites Allingham and Mrs. Allingham to dine at the Morris re...
  • Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, November 26, circa 1884
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1884Published circa 1884-11-26.
  • Letter from William Ralston to William Allingham, June 11, 1871
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1871One note from British scholar and translator of Russian, William Ralston to William Allingham informing him that Turgenev, which he spells Tourgueneff, will be visiting on Wednesday and that dinner will be then. Ralston writes that dinner will happen at 7 pm at the Arts Club, located in Hanover Square.
  • Letter from William R. Grove to William Allingham, November 25, 1870
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1870One letter from Welsh chemist and judge William Robert Grove to William Allingham informing Allingham that he has been out of town in Ireland and was unable to return Allingham's call for a few days time. He invites Allingham to dine with him and Mrs. Grove next Sunday at 7:00.
  • Letter from William Robert Colton, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne autograph by British sculptor William Robert Colton, from a fragment of a letter regarding a dinner held for the Artists' General Benevolent Institution, and mentions Colton's Stewards list. The letter contains a postscript informing the recipient that the cost of dinner is 21 shillings. The letter's contents are written in a different hand than the artist's signature.
  • Letter from William Robert Wilde to William Allingham, December 31, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Irish surgeon and author William Robert Wilde to William Allingham mentioning his career in the past 25 years, but mentions that there are new technologies he is not as familiar with. Wilde offers to help Allingham and a Mr. Moore in any way he can. Wilde mentions that he will send a copy of Saunders containing a review of the German poet Korner, which he hop...
  • Letter from William Robert Wilde to William Allingham, May 16, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from Irish surgeon and author William Robert Wilde to William Allingham asking Allingham to call on him and bring along Samuel Ferguson. Wilde writes that he would like them both to meet Lever, likely Irish novelist Charles Lever, who had called on him a few hours ago.
  • Letter from William Rothenstein to Helen Allingham, April 12, 1909
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1909One letter from English painter William Rothenstein to Helen Allingham, apologizing for being unable to visit her as he contracted the measles while visiting a friend. Rothenstein attempts to answer Helen's question about a fellow painter, "Walker," whom Rothenstein describes as having a "biblical quality," to his work. He also mentions Helen has come into contact with many ...
  • Letter from William Sharp to William Allingham, November 11, 1885
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1885One letter from Scottish writer and editor, who also wrote under the pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," William Sharp to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is compiling a volume of the Best Sonnets of the century. He is including the works of Wordsworth, Rossetti, and Mrs. Browning. Sharp writes that he has always admired Allingham's work and would be honored if Allingham...
  • Letter from William Simpson to William Allingham, September 5, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1877One letter from Scottish artist and war correspondent, William Simpson to William Allingham reagrding an article written on Mycenae, which would include critiques on recent excavations there and the excavators. Simpson inquires about Allingham's opinions on whether the article should be critical or not. Simpson invites Allingham to call on him should he ever be nearby. Simps...
  • Letter from William Thomson, Baron Kelvin to Norman Macleod Ferrers, September 24, 1853
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1853One letter and accompanying envelope from William Thomson, Baron Kelvin, to mathematician Norman Macleod Ferrers, regarding the publication of Thomson's problems and solutions. He asks that if his work is not included in November's issue, that his work on the heating and cooling of buildings by air be published first. Thomson also writes that he will be in Ayrshire till the ...
  • Letter from William Vizard, December circa 1906
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1906Circa 1906-12.
  • Letter from William Vizard to Helen Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesUndated.
  • Letter from William Yeats to Helen Allingham, December 7, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1904One typed letter from Irish poet and painter William Butler Yeats to Helen Allingham, asking permission to use a small selection of William Allingham's poetry for publication by the Don Emer Press. He hopes to make a small volume of Allingham's work, about 25 poems.
  • Letter from William Yeats to Helen Allingham, July 20, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesUndated, but likely July 20th.
  • Letter from Wilson Barrett to William Allingham, April 30, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1883One letter from Wilson Barrett to William Allingham regarding "Ashby Manor," Barrett expresses happiness at reading the play and discusses the American copyright. The letter's paper contains a watermark for John Walker & Co., London.
  • Letter from Wilson Barrett to William Allingham, December 15, 1884
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1884One letter from Wilson Barrett to William Allingham inquiring about meeting after a theatre performance.
  • Letter from Wilson Barrett to William Allingham, May 8, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1883One letter from Wilson Barrett to William Allingham regarding a letter addressed care of Longmans' & Co., but Barrett fears the letter didn't reach him; Barrett hopes to see Allingham in town soon. The letter's paper contains a watermark for John Walker & Co., London.
  • Letter from W.J. Stewart to William Allingham, April 7, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1883One letter from W.J. Stewart to William Allingham thanking Allingham for the kind note and the music which he sent. Stewart writes that unfortunately the plan to preform Allingham's "Ashby Manor," was abandoned due to problems with casting characters and obtaining lady performers to place the roles of Mistress Radcliffe and Naomi. Stewart expresses his disappointment, but ho...
  • Letter from W.J. Stewart to William Allingham, March 27, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1883One letter from W.J. Stewart to William Allingham informing Allingham that the members of the Legal and Medical Professions in Liverpool are putting on two dramatic performances, on April 30th and May 1st. He mentions that the productions are on the behalf of the fund for rebuilding the Liverpool Royal Infirmary. Stewart informs Allingham that he had suggested Allingham's pl...
  • Letter to Helen Allingham, 1800-1900
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1800-1900One envelope addressed to Helen Allingham in Hampstead. The envelope is undated, and the sender is unknown.
  • Letter to Helen Allingham, 1924
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924One envelope addressed to Mrs. Allingham in Hampstead, London. The envelope is labeled as "Henry's American Letters," and is postmarked 1924.
  • Letter to Helen Allingham, July 13, 1910
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1910One envelope addressed to Helen Allingham in Hampstead. The envelope is postmarked July 13, 1910. Sender unknown.
  • Letter to Helen Allingham, November 20, 1896
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1896One envelope addressed to Helen Allingham, with her title R.W.S., in Hampstead, London. The envelope is postmarked November 20, 1896, and November 27, 1896. Sender unknown.
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