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William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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  • Postcard from Richard Monckton Milnes, Baron Houghton to William Allingham, July 29, 1881
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1881One postcard from English poet Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton to William Allingham. The beginning of the note is intelligible, but the last line reads, "If not I can now plan another." The postcard is addressed to Allingham at Sandhill in Whitley. An address in Trafalgar Square, London, is crossed out. The postcard is post-marked July 29, 1881.
  • Postcard from Violet Paget to William Allingham, July 22, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878One postcard from British writer Violet Paget, who wrote under the pseudonym Vernon Lee, to William Allingham informing him that she has received the proofs, and was releived as she had not received any information on the acceptance of her article. Paget writes that she has returned the proofs to Messrs. Spottiswoode. Paget also writes she is anxious reagrding her previous r...
  • September 1910
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1910One acrostic poem titled "Lines on a Golf Maniac," using "St. Andrews," as the message read vertically. The poem consists of 12 lines. The poem is accompanied by a note citing that the poem was printed in the Westminster Gazette, but the sender could not find the newspaper and transcribed the lines instead. The poem is signed E.B.W.. Sender unknown.
  • Sketch from William De Morgan to Helen Allingham, 18uu-19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne sketch from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to Helen Allingham depicting a figure crouched behind a mound. In the background there is a horizon line with the sun rising above it, and a ship.
  • Typed copy of letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham, November 23, 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864One typed copy of a letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham thanking him for purchasing a painting from her friend Miss Cantelo, and updating him on the locations of mutual friends.
  • Typed copy of letter from John Brett to William Allingham, December 23, 1887
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1887One typed copy of a letter from British artist John Brett to William Allingham thanking him for the christmas gift Allingham had sent, which was a volume of poetry and ends his letter by quoting one of Allingham's own poems.
  • Typed copy of letter from Julia M. Cameron to William Allingham, April 25, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesTyped copy of one letter from British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron to William Allingham thanking him for sending 2 letters which she is now returning, having made copies she will be sending to her son. Cameron also describes the beautiful weather that is occurring. She signs off the letter with "But this is my 11th letter and the 59th min of the 11th hour.
  • , undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne envelope labeled "Autographs," which held a collection of six autographs.
  • Undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne blank envelope used to hold miscellaneous autographs. Envelope was labeled, but the writing is indiscernible.
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    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesDanish banknote, a Rigsdaler Courant, from 1799. Banknote contains ornate decoration of the left side, as well as promissory text and value, with handwritten signatures. The banknote contains the royal coat of arms. The banknote is No. 55722.
  • Visiting card from Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham, 18uu
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne visiting card from English landscape painter and illustrator Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham. The visiting card bears the name H.G. Hine, and his address in Hampstead. The back of the card contains a note to Helen regarding a time to call on her.
  • Written verses by Ellen Dickson, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne note written by English composer Ellen Dickson containing written verses/lyrics that could be part of a possible composition written by Dickson. Some parts of the verses are scratched out on both sides of the note, this suggests that the note is a draft or ideas for a composition.