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William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham, July 17, 1855
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1855One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham telling Alllingham that she had been out of town and not able to respond to his letters. In this letter she discusses the criticisms for "Summer Sketches.
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham, July 28, 1869
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1869One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham letting Allingham know that she is spending the summer with her husband and baby daughter at Carisbrooke before moving to the village of Freshwater. There is a not on the fourth page that has the names "Hennessy, Brooke, Bessie Parkes Belloc, and Froude." The letter's paper contains a watermark for J. Allen & Sons, an...
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham, June 2, 1862
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1862One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham in which she talks about her recent trip to Dublin, and also mentions visiting the Royal Academy.
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham, June 19, 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861One letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham discussing a new volume titled "Victoria Regia" and her venture at Victoria Printing Press. She also mentions contemporaries such as William Thackery and Anthony Trollope.
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham, November 23, 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864One letter handwritten by 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.
  • Letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pagesOne partial letter from Bessie Parkes Belloc to William Allingham, mentioning Alfred Tennyson, and his relative George Tennyson D'Eyncourt. Belloc asks Allingham if he could aid a local artist from the Isle of Wight named Ellen Cantelo, as a favor to her and Madame Bodichon. In a post-script, Belloc mentions Laurence Bloomfield.
  • Letter from Bishop Connop Thirlwall to William Allingham, July 9, 1869
    Multi-Page Item | 9 pages | 1869One letter and accompanying envelope from English Bishop and historian Connop Thirlwall to William Allingham thanking him for sending Thirwall a copy of Allingham's poem, "Laurence Bloomfield in Ireland." Thirlwall writes that he is indebted to the book for giving some valuable information, as well as its wisdom and patriotism. The accompanying envelope is addressed to Allin...
  • Letter from Boosey & Co. to William Allingham, August 20, 1869
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1869One letter from publishing company Boosey & Co. to William Allingham regarding two of Allingham's songs, "We two" and "Across the Sea" which were given to them by Mr. Gabriel. Boosey & Co. also mention enclosed payment for Allingham's work.
  • Letter from Bram Stoker to Helen Allingham, February 2, 1893
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1893One letter from Irish author Bram Stoker to Helen Allingham, with Mr. Irving's regards, Stoker encloses Helen's ticket for Monday. Stoker writes Irving would like to see Helen on the stage after the play.
  • Letter from Bram Stoker to Helen Allingham, January 27, 1893
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1893One letter from Irish author Bram Stoker to Helen Allingham, on behalf of Mr. Henry Irving, asking if Helen would like a seat to the first night of the play "Becket," on the 6th of February at the Lyceum Theatre. Stoker informs Helen, Irving keeps a seat incase. On the back of the letter there is a note written by Helen Allingham, writing she attended the play that night and...
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, April 11, 1908
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1908One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for the kind letter she had sent his wife, Alice. He mentions having work to do on the committee of the Royal Academy.
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, April 13, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, regarding a page of questions Rivere returned to the Insurance office, and mentions he thought Helen and William Allingham would have evaluated their options. Rivere writes he would have liked to have his attorney if there been time, and mentions the price of £5000 alarmed him. Riviere shares that he does not ...
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, July 12, 1882
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1882One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, informing her he has just now managed to look at her old watercolors. Riviere mentions Helen's painting titled, "The Children's Tea," which he believes is better than all of her previous work. Rivere sends his regards to Mr. Allingham. The letter's paper is embossed with the name of the paper company, Parkins ...
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, July 15, 1897
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1897One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, pleased regarding dinner the previous night. Riviere writes he often avoids public dinners, but Helen's was very enjoyable and thanks her for inviting him.
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, July 16, 1874
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, sending Helen his warm congratulations to his old friend Helen Paterson. Riviere is likely referring to Helen's marriage, and hopes he will gain another friend in her husband.
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, October 9, 1891
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1891One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, informing her the enclosed letter should explain itself. Riviere encourages Helen not to do a task until she has a clear understanding of what it is. In a postscript, Riviere inquires about who is "Miss Brown," and wonders if Helen has changed her name quickly.
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to William Allingham, December 16, 1887
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1887One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to William Allingham offering information and recommendations regarding 4% bonds. Riviere mentions Norwegian bonds as well as New South Wales, and Victoria Bonds.
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to William Allingham, March 19, 1896
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1896One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to William Allingham offering his many thanks for Allingham's kindness. He mentions he did not intend to inconvience Allingham or trespass on his good nature.
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to William Allingham, May 8, 1888
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1888One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to William Allingham informing Allingham that he has carefully read the original form of Allingham's poem "The Lion and the Wave." His suggestions are to retain the word "grovel" and to keep the phrase "bounded back." He writes that him and Milly, likely his wife fellow artist Mary Alice Riviere, were pleased at meeting Helen.
  • Letter from Briton Riviere to William Allingham, September 10, 1876
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1876One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to William Allingham accepting thanks for obtaining a notice written in the Athenaeum. Riviere mentions his father who had just suddenly passed. He compares his father to inferior men of faith who were disappointingly more well known. Riviere offers his regards to Helen and Allingham himself. In a post-script, Riviere mentions me...
  • Letter from Brooke Herford to Helen Allingham, December 12, 1889
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1889One letter from British Unitarian minister Brooke Herford to Helen Allingham, addressing Helen as "My very dear niece." Herford writes that though it has been a long time since he wrote to her, he thinks lovingly of their times together. Herford mentions Helen going through a period of sadness and pain, and that Christmastime may exacerbate these feelings likely referring to...
  • Letter from B.W. Bamew, March 18, 1865
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865One fragment of a letter from B.W. Bamew, dated March 18, 1865. The letter is written in German.
  • Letter from Byam Shaw to Helen Allingham, 18uu-19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne partial letter from British artist Byam Shaw to Helen Allingham, mentioning "small handbills," and he hopes Helen had a nice time away.
  • Letter from Byam Shaw to John Arthur Lomax, December 6, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1903One letter from British artist Byam Shaw to John Arthur Lomax, acting as a steward for the Artists' General Benevolent Institution at the dinner being held on Saturday May 7, 1904. Shaw asks Lomax for a donation for his steward list. The letter is signed by Byam Shaw, but the message is written in another hand. In a postscript, it is written that tickets for the dinner cost ...
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, August 19, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Charles Aide to William Allingham telling Allingham that he has recieved his news. He then proceeds to compliment Miss Patterson (Helen Allingham) calling her a clever young lady.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, December 3, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from Charles Aide to William Allingham stating he returned home two days ago and forgot to respond to Allingham's previous note. He also has the proof of Allingham's work.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, December 8, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham stating that he has meant to write to Allingham. Aidé mentions that he is writing from Paris.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, December 30, 1867
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1867One letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham discussing how it has been a long time since the two met and Aidé has long since been away from home but invites Allingham to stay at his residence to dine and sleep upon Aidé's return.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, July 2, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, which dicusses a location near Goldaming and mentions some mutual acquaintances.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, July 31, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham sent to Allingham on the eve of a trip going towards "foreign parts.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, October 9, 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864One letter from Charles Aide to William Allingham stating that he had meant to have ridden over West Lymington and then mentions that Aide will be going away for a fortnight.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, October 12, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Charles Aide to William Allingham regarding a poem, which Aide calls a charming spring picture and then he makes a few change suggestions.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Charles Aide to William Allingham stating he was just writing Allingham a letter when the post delivered a letter to Aide from him. The letter's paper contains a watermark for Joynston, and is dated 1886.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from William Aidé to William Allingham asking if Allingham would be able to fill in for one of the actors. Aidé mentions that he knows it is such short notice and offers Allingham a room in the house.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham thanking Allingham for his kind notes and mentions that the proof of the story will be forwarded tomorrow. Aide also mentions the repetition of the word billow in a piece of music.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham thanking Allingham for the play he sent, most likely Allingham's play "Ashby Manor." Aide also gives his thoughts on it.
  • Letter from Charles Aidé to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Charles Aide to William Allingham stating his sympathy for hearing Allingham had been ill. He also suggests a piece of music he had heard that he thought Allingham may enjoy.
  • Letter from Charles Augustus Howell to William Allingham, August 24, 1867
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1867One letter from English art dealer Charles Augustus Howell to William Allingham thanking him for the autographs, him and his wife joins him in his thanks. He also writes about his wedding to wife, Frances Katherine "Kitty" Howell, whom he married on the 21st. He mentions several shared acquaintances who all attended his wedding, including Edward Burne-Jones, referred to by h...
  • Letter from Charles Augustus Howell to William Allingham, February 8, 1867
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1867One letter from English art dealer Charles Augustus Howell to William Allingham thanking him for the money, and mentions a promise of asking Tennyson something. He also informs Allingham about giving British cartoonist George Cruikshank 360 pounds for some of his works of his. Howell also informs Allingham he will be given 50 pounds a year by the Royal Academy. He also updat...
  • Letter from Charles Cartwright to Helen Allingham, January 5, 1901
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1901One letter from English stage actor Charles Cartwright, professional name of Duncan John Morley, to Helen Allingham writing to inform her that he was unable to get tickets for "Alice." Cartwright mentions he would be glad to meet with Helen any afternoon, except Wednesday. The letter is written on stationary for the Prince of Wales Theatre, and lists the sole manager as Mr. ...