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Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, July 16, circa 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 3, 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 5, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 14, circa 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 19, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 25, 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 29, 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, March 12, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 11, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 19, 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 23, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 3, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 13, circa 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 15, 1903

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 18, 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 24, 1903

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 30, 1903

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 4, 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 6, 1903

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 19, 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 23, 1903

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 27, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 31, 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 4, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 5, 1903

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 6, 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 9, 1903

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 11, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 12, 1903

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 15, 1903

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 23, circa 1900

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 24, 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 29, circa 1904

Letter from Henry Allingham to Miss Pirie, September 12, 19uu

Letter from Henry Allingham to W. Bennett, March 20, 1925

Letter from Henry Arthur Jones to William Allingham, March 8, 1886

Letter from Henry Bohn to William Allingham, March 12, 1862

Letter from Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham, 18uu

Letter from Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham, 18uu

Letter from Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham, 18uu

  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, July 16, circa 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, hoping that Ethel received her letter, as he had passed it onto Mr. Christison who took it to Lammermoor. Henry writes he is working with several other men on the new pump, and mentions the lack of food he had the previous week. Henry also mentions new fences being put up which he accompanies with a drawing. Henr...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 3, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing with little news, but assuring her to write once a week. Henry writes he has been riding more, mended his own boots, and is working mending gates. Henry mentions going on his first hunt for kangaroos. He tells his mother he has not boxed much since he arrived, and explains that the other men are busy with...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 5, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 22 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, two weeks since his last letter, writing last Saturday was the American Boat Race between Harvard and Cornell. Henry was invited to watch the race with Mr. Allen, editor of the Trumansburg "Sentinel." He mentions taking several people for rides on the Buckboard around Trumansburg. Henry describes getting caught i...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 14, circa 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing Helen he will be traveling to Oakley, where he will be for a fortnight and have plenty of carpentry to do. Henry apologizes for the dates at the top of his letters, and explains his uncertainty because he has no calendar. Henry mentions a new bore, and includes a drawn diagram of a boring plant. Henry a...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 19, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing Helen he took his motorcycle up to Ithaca, but once arrived was unable to drive due to the high temperatures causing the engine to overheat. Henry also describes Madeleine's birthday picnic, and draws Helen a picture of its location next to the river. Henry writes he is seeing Edna for the last time as ...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 25, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 15 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing to relay his experiences since his last letter. Henry describes working on a cattle drive near the Torren Creek, and speaks of working up to 20 hours a day. Henry also discusses the pump systems for water, which he explains Gerald will understand. Henry includes a small drawing alongside his explanation o...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 29, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing from Oakley, where he is with Mr. Sherston, to work on the boiler they are installing. Henry writes he was pitched from his horse, and suffered a bruised leg. Henry also mentions catching a cold from sleeping outdoors so often. He writes a note he will soon write to Ethel and Robina.
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, March 12, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 13 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing he attended a dance the previous night. Henry explains he was able to do so because the shop could spare him. He also explains he has been very productive at work, lowering the amount of time necessary to run the turret lathe. He mentions he has met a nice girl at the dance, and asked to accompany her to ...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 11, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, apologizing for missing another mail. Henry writes it reached 75 degrees, and people thought it quite hot. He mentions he continued to dress as he normally did, while others forwent vests and waistcoats. Henry comments he does not know how people will react when he finds it hot. Henry writes on Sunday, he and Cha...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 19, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing Helen he arrived safely in Lammermoor, and had arrived in Townsville on his birthday. He writes they met Mr. Christison at the wharf, and his luggage arrived safely, and they arrived in Prairie Monday afternoon. Henry mentions seeing several kangaroos, wild turkeys, and cockatoos. He also recounts meeti...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 23, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, offering his thanks to Miss Pirie for her kind letter. Henry also shares he finds his mother's worry absurd, and assures her should anything happen she will hear about it immediately via the cable. Henry provides updates since his last letter, regarding work and his personal life. Henry mentions taking Miss Grace...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 3, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing about what he must do in preparation for his position in England. Henry writes he may have the opportunity for promotion should his work be satisfactory. In a postscript, Henry asks Helen to encourage Dick to write to him. He also mentions sending a photograph from a month prior.
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 13, circa 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, sharing he received her letter, along with Gerald's, Helen's postcard, and the program for Uncle Arthur's play. Henry shares he has been employed doing various tasks. He informs his mother Mr. Christison believes Henry should stay for "bush Christmas dinner," and then travel from Sydney via a White Star Steamer. ...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 15, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1903One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing about his attendance at the Princeton-Yale football game in New Haven with his acquaintance Miss Slater. Henry writes the footballs cheers and draws a picture of the football field for reference. He writes work at Bullards is still dull, and plans on going to B & S, to try and get work in their drafting r...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 18, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, regarding the arrangement he mentioned in his previous letter, informing his mother he will likely be leaving before Christmas. He writes Mr. Christison is inquiring about specifics for the trip, and believes he will be leaving on the White Star from Sydney. He will be traveling overland from Sydney to Adelaide, ...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 24, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1903One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, regarding the infrequency of his letters, and the letters received from home. He informs Helen he wrote to Cousin B. and is planning to visit Boston for Thanksgiving. He also plans on calling on some acquaintances while in the area. Henry writes work at Bullards is slow, and has begun making bolts again on a turr...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 30, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1903One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing her he arrived in Boston to stay with cousin Beatrice. He writes about visiting Waltham Manufacturing Co., and after touring the shop inquired about a possible position there. Henry also mentions taking a visit to Waltham Watch Company about jobs. Henry mentions taking a visit to Arlington St. Chapel in...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 4, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, sharing he does not think he has much to write about. Henry writes the manager at Lammermoor, Mr. Ferguson, is leaving and Mr. Sherston will be taking up management. Henry mentions Mr. Christison will be coming to see Allingham's well, and Henry has not seen him in 6 weeks. Henry will be returning to Lammermoor. ...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 6, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1903One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, sharing he is happy to have Helen's first letter, and to hear news Evey is well. Henry shares he is not dead, but had a small accident in the "old Winston Car," and the repairs cost $375. He writes work at Bullards is not very exciting, and should like to get into the drafting room as soon as he is able. He has m...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 19, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing Helen he had arrived in Lammermoor from Oakley. Henry describes his movements from Oakley to Lammermoor, mentioning several pumps which he stopped at along the way. Henry mentions that Mr. Christison has included, alongside the letter, a note for Helen. Henry sends his love to Gerald and Evey, and hopes...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 23, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1903One postcard from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, sharing he does not have much news. He writes work all over the United States is slack, and Bullands has closed for Saturdays. He also informs Helen he has opened an account with Bridgeport Trust Co., to withdraw money. The postcard is postmarked October 23, 1903.
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 27, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing not much has happened since his previous letter. He writes he has had word from England, and will receive 15 pounds a month, and $50 towards his fare home. He also mentions the company in England will begin by making chains only, until the company is running smoothly. Henry shares he has spent his last tw...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, October 31, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, sending an update on his time since his previous letter. Henry writes about the bicycle breaking down and requiring new wheels, which he explains is very expensive. Henry describes working on several of the different pumps and wells around Torrens Creek, and mentions meeting an engineer from the Charters Towers e...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 4, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing to inform her he has been very busy since his last letter. Henry mentions he attended the weekly dance in Glenwood with 3 other couples. Henry mentions attending the fair, which he explained was much like an English Country Fair. Henry also mentions business with the Morse Co. continues to go well.
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 5, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1903One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, written while on board a ship. Henry mentions not enjoying his supper much aboard the ship. He also writes about making acquaintances with the younger folk on board, and explains American girls become familiar with you very quickly. He also mentions there is much singing on board, and includes music for a song he...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 6, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing her that he is doing well and is busy enough to not feel lonely. Henry offers updates on his companions, Mr. Sherston, and Mr. Christison. Henry writes there is not much to write about, and shares there is little variation in his life. Henry hopes everyone at home is well, and wishes his Uncle Arthur su...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 9, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 9 pages | 1903One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, continuing his letter from the previous week, stating they will be landing that evening. He recounts his experiences at sea. In a postscript, Henry mentions he will not write till he settles somewhere, possibly Bridgeport.
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 11, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, written to her from the study of Mr. Heizer, above the Unitarian Church in Ithaca. Henry mentions there is not much news as of now, and writes the workshop is still flourishing. In a postscript, Henry mentions Helen spreading the news of him being home for a month's time at Christmas, and asks her to ask about so...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 12, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1903One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, describing his experience going through customs with his motorbike and other belongings. He describes having breakfast at the Waldorf, and seeing a stage production of "A Princess of Kensington." Henry also mentions traveling by rail. In a postscript, Henry informs Helen he will send his address once he is settled.
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 15, 1903
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1903One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing to inform Helen he has started working at Bulland Lathe, and shares he is getting on well with the work. He writes the factory has four milling machines of the 1885 design by Brown & Sharpe, but the other machinery is much more advanced. Henry writes he now has a room, and letters to him should be address...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 23, circa 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, sharing he has been very busy since his last letter, detailing his efforts in repairing a boiler that had sunk. Henry also describes riding to Tandoola, where the pump had broken down. He writes there has not been much rain, but is as well as ever and sends his love to home.
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 24, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing with the important news that the Morse Co. had sold the patent rights in England. Henry is confident he may get a position with the company in England, and if so may stay in America still if they need him sometime in March. He also informs her he has transitioned from working on the turret lathe to a diff...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, September 29, circa 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1904One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing with the important news that Henry will be the shop superintendent in England. While he has not been formally appointed to the position yet, he expresses his eagerness at receiving the position. Henry mentions the man they originally hired for the position was not up to the task. He also mentions the need...
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Miss Pirie, September 12, 19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pagesOne letter from Henry Allingham to Miss Pirie, writing with an update on his work. He writes he is pumping everyday, and has no other news to share. Henry includes a small diagram of a pump. In a postscript, Henry writes he hoped she enjoyed her holiday in Scotland, and mentions Ethel and Robina as well.
  • Letter from Henry Allingham to W. Bennett, March 20, 1925
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1925One envelope addressed to W. Bennett in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire. The envelope is labeled "Henry's Australian Letters." The envelope is postmarked March 20, 1925.
  • Letter from Henry Arthur Jones to William Allingham, March 8, 1886
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1886One letter from English dramatist Henry Arthur Jones to William Allingham requesting a copy of Allingham's play "Ashby Manor," if it is in print. He states that he will return it once it is read, and that he did not know of its existence till seeing a production of the play, "The Lord Harry.
  • Letter from Henry Bohn to William Allingham, March 12, 1862
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862One letter from British Publisher Henry Bohn to William Allingham responding to a previous letter about Bohn's library. Bohn also mentions several works currently being printed.
  • Letter from Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham, 18uu
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English landscape artist and illustrator Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham writing in response to Helen's previous letter which he neglected. Hine mentions that he has been ill recently. He also mentions Helen's anger towards the outdoors. Hines writes about Mrs. Wadsworth's illness which he hopes will lead to recovery. Hine's wife and daughters send their...
  • Letter from Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham, 18uu
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from English landscape artist and illustrator Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham regarding a type of drawing paper Helen had shared with him several years prior. Hine inquires about where he might purchase the drawing paper. Hine writes that the visit from Helen's daughter and her friend was very enjoyable.
  • Letter from Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham, 18uu
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from English landscape artist and illustrator Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham informing her of his leaving the Down drawing Helen had selected. Hine asks Helen should she have any suggestions he would happy to try and meet her wishes. In a post-script, Hine hopes Helen will hear good news of her daughter.
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