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William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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  • Letter from John Drinkwater to Helen Allingham, January 21, 1908
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1908One letter from English poet John Drinkwater to Helen Allingham writing about a review he wrote for "William Allingham, A diary," and enclosed the article which he had written. Drinkwater approaches Helen regarding the idea of having a volume of selected poems by William Allingham be printed. Drinkwater indentifies himself as not knowing much about the subject, but suggested...
  • Letter from John Durand to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, May 11, 1858
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1858One letter from John Durand to poet and artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti, regarding an American reprint of William Allingham's poems. Durand believes it is unlikely for there to be an American edition of Allingham's poems. In a postscript, Durand informs Rossetti that if the edition of poems contains lots of illustrations it is more likely to sell copies.
  • Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, August 20, 1874
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham offerring his sincere congratulations to Allingham on his upcoming marriage.
  • Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, circa 1850s
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1850-1859One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham regarding the Dublin Exhibition, which Millais explains that he has nothing to submit. He mentions that he cannot part with any of his paintings, and that several are with their buyers. Millais specifically mentions his painting "The Huguenot," which had...
  • Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, circa 1854
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1854One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham informing Allingham that Millais is overwhelmed by his current work, but cannot refuse his request. He asks that Allingham would send him what he would like best to be illustrated, and shares that he has to do work for Tennyson. Millais goes to visit him...
  • Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, June 8, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1877One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham informing him that Carlyle is coming again on Thursday. Millais mentions that he is sad to hear that Carlyle's wife is ill, and hopes she is better. He also mentions that he has gone through the same such experience.
  • Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, June 21, circa 1851
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham expressing his anxiousness in making Allingham's aquaintance, and mentions that he unforntunately missed Allingham calling on him at home. He also mentions that he waited the next morning for Allingham to call again, but will endeavour to call on Allingh...
  • Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, March 3, 1860
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1860One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham informing him that he had forgotten about the illustrations, and acknowleges his reception of the three pounds. He compares finding the money as one finds money in an old waistcoat. Millais writes that he is very busy and has had no time to write and hop...
  • Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, November 1, circa 1852-1853
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1852One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham acknowledging the reception of Allingham's letter while sick with a rheumatic cold he caught while painting out of doors. Millais writes that neityher William Holman Hunt and Dante Gabriel Rossetti are annoyed with Allingham. Millais also writes that he ...
  • Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham requesting a copy of Allingham's book containing illustrations from the publisher Routledge. Millais discusses payment and debts owed regarding the book. He also mentions a letter he received from Routledge regarding his drawings, and encourages Allingha...
  • Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham informing Allingham that his sketch is being sent to Allingham via Reverend A. Lowry. Millais explains alterations made to the sketch including turning a stain on the sky into a cloud and otherwise touched it, probaly meaning touching up the sketch.
  • Letter from John Forster to Edward Moxon, June 18, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1850One letter and accompanying envelope from English biographer John Forster to British poet Edward Moxon, acting as an introduction for William Allingham. Forster explains Allingham's interest in having Moxon publish his work. There is a note in the upper right-hand corner which states that the note of introduction was never used. The corresponding envelope is addressed to Edw...
  • Letter from John Forster to William Allingham, October 3, 1872
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1872One letter from English biographer John Forster to William Allingham requesting to deliver several books, by the American author Walt Whitman, when he is done with them. Forster mentions specifically Whitman's book "Democratic Vistas.
  • Letter from John Forster to William Allingham, October 28, 1872
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1872One letter from English biographer John Forster to William Allingham informing him that Mr. Carlyle, most likely Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle, is coming to visit him. He invites Allingham and Mrs. Allingham to come to meet him.
  • Letter from John Forster to William Allingham, October 28, 1872
    Multi-Page Item | 13 pages | 1872One letter from English biographer John Forster to William Allingham informing him that Mr. Carlyle, most likely Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle, is coming to visit him. He invites Allingham and Mrs. Allingham to come to meet him.
  • Letter from John Fulleylove to Helen Allingham, December 16, 1902
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1902One letter from English artist and illustrator John Fulleylove to Helen Allingham writing to inform Helen of his return from the country, and regarding Helen's invitation to her house tomorrow. Fulleylove writes that he has an engagement tomorrow evening, and proposes Friday evening instead. Fulleylove mentions that his wife is ill with a cold and will also be unable to atte...
  • Letter from John Gilbert to Helen Allingham, 18uu
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English painter John Gilbert to Helen Allingham regarding business related to the Royal Watercolor Society. Gilbert mentions a mistake made in Helen's letter to him. Gilbert also mentions the first catalogue created by the society in 1805.
  • Letter from John Gilbert to Helen Allingham, March 29, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1883One letter from English painter John Gilbert to Helen Allingham regarding business related to the Royal Watercolor Society. Gilbert writes that at a member of the council, they decided that those who are not members will described as "Associates," only. He also writes that he has not heard from Haslemere lately and inquires if it is similar to life in London.
  • Letter from John Gilbert to Helen Allingham, May 18, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1883One letter from English painter John Gilbert to Helen Allingham informing Helen that her diploma of Associateship with the Royal Society of Painting in Watercolor is complete. The society's secretary Mr. A. Fripp will contact Helen regarding the forwarding of it to her. Gilbert expresses his disappointment in not having the honor of presenting it to Helen.
  • Letter from John H.F. Bacon, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne autograph by British painter John Henry Frederick Bacon.
  • Letter from John Hopkinson to unknown, December 27, 1895
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1895One letter from British physicist and electrical engineer John Hopkinson to an unknown individual, regarding his inability to honor a request about Mr. Reek's paper. Hopkinson writes that he has given a similar engagement to the Civil Engineers, and but if he has been able to help would have been happy to do so.
  • Letter from John Hunter to William Allingham, August 16, 1860
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1860One letter from John Hunter to William Allingham thanking Allingham for copying a letter from Carlyle to Leigh Hunt.
  • Letter from John Inchbold to William Allingham, August 18, 1874
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1874One letter from English painter John William Inchbold to William Allingham writing to congratulate Allingham on receiving the editorship of Fraser magazine. He also suggests his friend Dennis as a sub-editor for Allingham, if he had not already chosen one. He also writes that he thinks he saw Tennyson and Carlyle in town. The letter's paper contains a watermark for A Pirie &...
  • Letter from John Linnell to William Allingham, August 27, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878One letter from English painter John Linnell to William Allingham informing him that any day more agreeable for Allingham would suit Linnell for a visit to his studio. He mentions that many of his pictures have been put away at the moment but there is still much to see. Linnell informs Allingham that if he comes around 4:00 pm he will be able to take tea with them at 5:00 or...
  • Letter from John Lucas Tupper to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from artist and associate of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, John Lucas Tupper to William Allingham informing him that he will be going to the College of Surgeons next Thursday to hear a lecture from his friend Hilton. Tupper writes that if Allingham would like to see the Museum of John Hunter, he should make an appointment for Thursday morning, or they will be unabl...
  • Letter from John Morley to William Allingham, April 22, 1882
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1882One letter from British liberal statesman, writer, and newspaper editor, John Morley to William Allingham regarding the article Allingham wrote. Morley expresses his pleasure in to have the article, and informs Allingham that a proof will be sent to him. On the back of the letter there is a pencil drawing of a man and woman walking side-by-side, done by Allingham, following ...
  • Letter from John Morley to William Allingham, March 9, 1882
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1882One letter from British liberal statesman, writer, and newspaper editor, John Morley to William Allingham informing Allingham that his letter gives him much pleasure. Morely writes regarding a book about Froude, and would glady send Allingham a copy if he would care to review it. He also inquires whether Allingham would care to write an article. Letter's paper contains water...
  • Letter from John Morley to William Allingham, March 11, 1882
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1882One letter from British liberal statesman, writer, and newspaper editor, John Morley to William Allingham sharing that he would like to have the article Allingham wrote for the next edition of the newspaper, likely for the Pall Mall Gazette. Morley also inquires whether it would be possibel to have the manuscript by the 20th. Letter's paper contains watermark for Joynston's ...
  • Letter from John Ormsby to William Allingham, December 22, 1887
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1887One letter from Anglo-Irish translator John Ormsby to William Allingham informing Allingham that he has been away and is only back for a short time. Ormsby offers Allingham thanks in advance for the book, and if possible asks Allingham to put in the names of the donor and donee.
  • Letter from John Ormsby to William Allingham, December 30, 1887
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1887One letter from Anglo-Irish translator John Ormsby to William Allingham thanking Allingham for sending his book, likely his book "Irish Poems and Songs," which was published in 1887. Ormsby shares his delight in seeing old favorites, "Music Master," and "Mary Donnelly," included in this book. Ormsby mentions he thinks he has seen some of the newer poems in the Athenaeum. Orm...
  • Letter from John Parker to Helen Allingham, March 4, 1896
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1896One letter from English painter and draftsman John Parker to Helen Allingham, in which Parker mentions working at the Grosvenor studio, and while he takes pupils he does not have a "clan." Parker invites Helen's friend to visit him at 6 o'clock so he may determine how to help him.
  • Letter from John Payne Collier to William Thoms, January 6, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1878One letter from English literary critic John Payne Collier to William Thoms, asking to be made a member of the Folk-lore Society, and asks to know what the fee would be. Collier writes that he has just returned from his Christmas visits.
  • Letter from John Pettie to Helen Allingham, February 11, 1876
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1876One letter from Scottish painter John Pettie to Helen Allingham, writing an introduction to his friend Miss Stewart who is an art student. Pettie writes Stewart has been unsuccessful in getting to the Royal Academy and would like to continue her studies. He asks Helen to send Miss Stewart encouragement or counsel on the subject.
  • Letter from John Stinton to William Allingham, December 21, 1869
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1869One letter from British artist John Stinton to William Allingham regarding Allingham's pension and his retirement from the customs service. Stinton mentions a Mr. Gordon. Stinton describes the pensions as a reward from the state given to her deserving children.
  • Letter from Johnston Forbes-Robertson to Helen Allingham, December 17, 1907
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1907One letter from English actor Johnston Forbes-Robertson to Helen Allingham regarding the publication of some letters, which Forbes-Robertson mentions he would be proud to have published. He asks Helen to see some copies, as the letters were from 20 years prior in the early 1880s. Forbes-Roberston refers to a memory of William Allingham and Carlyle walking arm-in-arm through ...
  • Letter from Johnston Forbes-Robertson to Helen Allingham, March 6, 1874
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874One letter from English actor Johnston Forbes-Robertson to Helen Allingham asking Helen to create a block of a scene from "Marie Stuart," for the "Graphic." Forbes-Robertson writes that he is not well acquainted with Helen, and this would be a great favour for her to do. He mentions several colleagues, Wills and the Rousbys. Forbes-Robertson writes that he is performing the ...
  • Letter from Johnston Forbes-Robertson to Miss Johnson, January 20, 1893
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1893One note on behalf of English actor Johnston Forbes-Robertson to Miss Johnson, writing that he will be unable to accept Miss Johnson's invitation for February 1.
  • Letter from Johnston Forbes-Robertson to William Allingham, April 20, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English actor Johnston Forbes-Robertson to William Allingham regarding Allingham's play which he had sent to Forbes-Robertson. He tells Allingham that if he wants to turn it into a stage play it would require it to be made into 4 acts or perhaps include an intermission.
  • Letter from John Stuart Blackie to James Anthony Froude, March 27, 1873
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1873One letter from Scottish scholar John Stuart Blackie to James Anthony Froude, concerning a lecture written by Blackie which he sent to Froude. Blackie asks that if Froude intends to print it, he would like to see the proofs of it. In a postscript, Blackie states that Froude should not be frightened at the bulk of the lecture, as he writes "wide.
  • Letter from John Todhunter to Helen Allingham, January 19, 1907
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1907One letter from Irish poet John Todhunter to Helen Allingham thanking Helen for sending a copy of her husband's poems along with the corresponding music. Todhunter mentions he will be speaking at the Irish Library, and mentions Mrs. Patrick Campbell is no longer able to attend.
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