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William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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Letter from Laslett J. Pott, undated

Letter from Laura Wilson Taylor to William Allingham, February 23, unknown year

Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, August 10, 1874

Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, July 13, 1874

Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, October 27, 1876

Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, undated

Letter from Leslie Thomson to Helen Allingham, July 19, 1913

Letter from Linda Dietz to William Allingham, February 26, undated

Letter from Lionel Percy Smythe to Helen Allingham, December 3, 1907

Letter from Lionel Percy Smythe to Helen Allingham, November 29, 1913

Letter from Lord Mount Stephen to Helen Allingham, October 9, 1913

Letter from Lowes Dickinson to William Allingham, July 3, undated

Letter from L.T. Meade to Helen Allingham, November 29, 1891

Letter from Margaret Oliphant to Helen Allingham, 18uu

Letter from Maria Theresa Earle to Helen Allingham, May 6, 1878

Letter from Maria Theresa Earle to Helen Allingham, May 9, 1878

Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, August 6, circa 1850-1858

Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, circa 1850-1858

Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, July 19, circa 1858

Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, March 30, circa 1866

Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, September 2, 1865

Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, September 4, circa 1858

Letter from Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, December 29, 1916

Letter from Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, February 28, 1904

Letter from Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, July 10, 1888

Letter from Mary A. Ward, undated

Letter from Mary Brotherton to Helen Allingham, September 12, 1894

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, August 21, undated

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, August 29, 1850

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, December 15, 1850

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, February 7, undated

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, February 21, 1851

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, February 21, 1862

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, July 14, undated

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, July 22, 1855

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, June 19, undated

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, May 3, 1851

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, May 16, 1851

Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, October 5, 1851

  • Letter from Laslett J. Pott, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne autograph by British painter Laslett J. Pott.
  • Letter from Laura Wilson Taylor to William Allingham, February 23, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from English musician and composer, and wife to Tom Taylor, Laura Wilson Taylor née Barker to William Allingham regarding critiques for Allingham's songs. Taylor writes that the notes are divided by syllables which is customary for musical notation. Taylor draws an example of musical notation for Allingham. She mentions that she would be willing to write out the m...
  • Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, August 10, 1874
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874One letter from English author and critic Sir Leslie Stephen to William Allingham offering his congratulations on Allingham's marriage, and mentions that heard the news from Miss Thackeray. Stephen hopes that he will soon make Mrs. Allingham's acquaintance. Stephen also offers his congratualtions on Allingham's editoship of Fraser's magazine, and mentions that he will be con...
  • Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, July 13, 1874
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874One letter from English author and critic Sir Leslie Stephen to William Allingham informing Allingham that he received the proofs of his article and has returned them to Spottiswoode. He hopes that the article will appear in the next volume of Fraser's as he feels he was too late to make the one currently in print. Stephen also writes that he is in Cornwall enjoying the soli...
  • Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, October 27, 1876
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1876One letter from English author and critic Sir Leslie Stephen to William Allingham asking for Allingham's recommendations on a work position for the English author and journalist, George Barnett Smith. Stephen writes that Smith was removed from his position as the editor of the publication "The Echo." Stephen writes that Smith has sent him some articles that Allingham may loo...
  • Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English author and critic Sir Leslie Stephen to William Allingham introducing his friend Mr. Rusden, possibly George William Rusden, who Stephen writes is an official in Melbourne, Australia. Stephen writes that Rusden is interested in meeting Carlyle. Stephen inquires whether Allingham would be able to make the introduction, as Stephen feels he does not know...
  • Letter from Leslie Stephen to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne letter from English author and critic Sir Stephen Leslie to William Allingham writing to inform Allingham that he has sent an article addressed to the editor of Fraser's magazine, specifically to Longman, due to Allingham possibly being absent. Stephen explains that the article is different from others he has submitted to Fraser's, and mentions that it could be modified ...
  • Letter from Leslie Thomson to Helen Allingham, July 19, 1913
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1913One letter from British artist Leslie Thomson to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for contribution to the Heywood Butt Testimonial. Thomson believes Mr. Butt's contributions to the society should be recognized.
  • Letter from Linda Dietz to William Allingham, February 26, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from American actress Linda Dietz to William Allingham apologizing for having not written sooner. She also thanks him for sending a copy of his play "Ashby Manor.
  • Letter from Lionel Percy Smythe to Helen Allingham, December 3, 1907
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1907One letter from British artist Lionel Percy Smythe to Helen Allingham, informing Helen he is sending the correspondence she may find interesting, with the names of several artists underlined. Smythe also informs Helen he has a specific copy of "The Athenaeum" she is interested in.
  • Letter from Lionel Percy Smythe to Helen Allingham, November 29, 1913
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1913One letter from British artist Lionel Percy Smythe to Helen Allingham, informing Helen he has left a small circular plan for her at the Society of the OWS, likely the Old Watercolor Society. Smythe writes it would have been a pleasure to see Helen at the meeting that afternoon, and wishes he could have delivered the item in person. He apologizes for his poor handwriting, and...
  • Letter from Lord Mount Stephen to Helen Allingham, October 9, 1913
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1913One letter and accompanying envelope from the Lord Mount Stephen to Helen Allingham, informing Helen he will do what he can for an individual with the name "Hopwood," when his voting papers come in. The corresponding envelope is addressed to Helen Allingham in Hampstead, and is postmarked October 9th, 1913.
  • Letter from Lowes Dickinson to William Allingham, July 3, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from English portrait painter Lowes Dickinson to William Allingham addressing Allingham as "dear old friend" and stating that it is very pleasant to be remembered by Allingham and his wife.
  • Letter from L.T. Meade to Helen Allingham, November 29, 1891
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1891One letter from writer L.T. Meade, the pseudonym of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith, to Helen Allingham, regarding a series of articles on living artists for the publication, "Atalanta." Meade mentions their current issue on G.F. Watts, and hope to write about Mrs. Jopling in February. Meade writes they are interested in including Helen in their April volume, and her sister-...
  • Letter from Margaret Oliphant to Helen Allingham, 18uu
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Scottish novelist Margaret Oliphant to Helen Allingham, addressed to Miss Paterson, thanking Helen for her drawing. Oliphant expresses her satisfaction at the quality of the print, and is very pleased to have it. Oliphant apologizes for not calling on Helen, but explains her limited time in London is always busy. The letter's paper contains a watermark for Jo...
  • Letter from Maria Theresa Earle to Helen Allingham, May 6, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878One letter from British horticulturalist Maria Theresa Earle to Helen Allingham inquiring about bringing a Mr. and Mrs. Naubury along to visit Helen. Earle informs Helen that the couple are admirers of Helen's work from seeing it at exhibitions. Earle asks whether she may bring the couple next Wednesday or Friday, or if she should wait till the winter.
  • Letter from Maria Theresa Earle to Helen Allingham, May 9, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878One letter from British horticulturalist Maria Theresa Earle to Helen Allingham thanking Helen for her note. Earle writes that the Neubury visit will have to be postponed till autumn, due to the couple going out of town at the end of the month.
  • Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, August 6, circa 1850-1858
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1858One letter from the daughter of George Petrie and probable landscape painter, Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham writing that Allingham may be disappointed in finding that this letter bear her signature and not her fathers. Petrie writes that while her father is absent it is her duty to read and answer his correspondence. She informs Allingham that her father is ...
  • Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, circa 1850-1858
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1850-1858One letter from the daughter of George Petrie and probable landscape painter, Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham mentioning that Mr. Kemble, possibly Stephen Kemble who was a theater manager, is coming to dine with them on Saturday. She invites Allingham to join them on Saturday at half past five. She also mentions having seen a Mrs. Wilkies to look at the syllab...
  • Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, July 19, circa 1858
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1858One letter from the daughter of George Petrie and probable landscape painter, Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham wondering whether Allingham had thought about her since their last meeting, btu requests not to know his opinion of her as it might make her uncomfortable. She apologizes for not sending Dr. Siegfried's photographs sooner, as she was gone from home. Sh...
  • Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, March 30, circa 1866
    Multi-Page Item | 11 pages | 1866One letter from the daughter of George Petrie and probable landscape painter, Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham thanking him for his kind note she received. Petrie writes this letter in the wake of her father's death, and notes that in early december her father's health began to decline. She mentions that he only was bedridden six days before his death. She also...
  • Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, September 2, 1865
    Multi-Page Item | 13 pages | 1865One letter from the daughter of George Petrie and probable landscape painter, Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham thanking him for sending his portrait, which she expresses they are very glad to have. Petrie mentions that she had asked her father about Allingham's 'invader' Hervey de Mont-Maurice, who was a relation of Richard Strongbow. She mentions that some of ...
  • Letter from Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham, September 4, circa 1858
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1858One letter from the daughter of George Petrie and probable landscape painter, Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham informing him that she writes on behalf of her father to apologize for him being away from home and not responding to his letter. She informs Allingham that her father had been sick with some kind of influenza for some time, but is now feeling well eno...
  • Letter from Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, December 29, 1916
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1916One letter from British novelist Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for her note and donation to the Play Centers Fund.
  • Letter from Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, February 28, 1904
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1904One letter from British novelist Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen and informing her she has written to Miss Wainwright about "Pietro." Ward mentions the Grand Canal in San Maurizio.
  • Letter from Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, July 10, 1888
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1888One letter from British novelist Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, regarding the possibility of Helen leasing her home in Witley, which she heard from Lady Knutsford. Ward inquires about the size of the house, the rent, and other pertinent information. Ward hopes Lady Knutsford was not misinformed, and is sorry to hear of Helen leaving the area. Ward apologizes for not a...
  • Letter from Mary A. Ward, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne autograph by British novelist Mary A. Ward.
  • Letter from Mary Brotherton to Helen Allingham, September 12, 1894
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1894One letter from English writer Mary Brotherton to Helen Allingham requesting a favor of Helen. Brotherton asks Helen to ask to inquire about the author of several lines of verse written in French at the beginning of the previous chapter of "Trilby." Brotherton mentions the summertime weather, and mentions suffering from influenza. Brotherton informs Helen that she will be re...
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, August 21, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham informing Allingham that his letter from the 15th has just reached her in Bath, where she is visiting her widowed aunt Mrs. Hobart Seymour. The two women send their congratulations on Allingham's marriage to his wife, whom he married in 1874. She also tells him that the Burehelts spent three weeks with them i...
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, August 29, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1850One letter and corresponding envelope from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham acknowledging her reception of some poems written by Allingham which she received a few days prior. She wants to read them some more before she shares her thoughts. The envelope is addressed to William Allingham in Ballyshannon and is post-marked Aug. 30-31st 1850.
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, December 15, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1850One letter and corresponding envelope from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham mentioning that she received a volume. She also hopes he has enjoyed his archaeological books, and hopes he will stop to see them next time he is in Dublin. While the letter is dated Dec. 15th, the envelope is post-marked Dec. 30-31st 1850. The envelope is addressed to William Allin...
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, February 7, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pagesOne letter from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham hoping that the copy of the "Irish Glossaries" had reached him before her letter. This book could be the one published in 1862 by Whitley Stokes.
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, February 21, 1851
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1851One letter and corresponding envelope from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham explaining that she had been absent from her home spending a week in the country. She also shares that she had tried to procure a copy of George Darley's poems for Allingham from the ciculating library. Another mentioned set of dramas were checked out to a friend and never returned....
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, February 21, 1862
    Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1862One letter and corresponding envelope from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham acknowledging the arrival of books and letter from Allingham, and inquires why he troubled himself to send them. She also expresses the pleasure in hearing from and about Allingham. She updates him on her personal life including updates about her husband. She also expresses her wish...
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, July 14, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham thanking Allingham for the kind wishes for the New Year, which she cordially reciprocates. She informs Allingham that Dr. Ferguson is somewhat better and hopes that as spring advances so will his health. She also inquires whether Allingham has seen Dr. William Stokes, "Life of Petrie" which was just published...
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, July 22, 1855
    Multi-Page Item | 9 pages | 1855One letter and corresponding envelope from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham calling herself a "lazy, indolent, good for nothing, as a correspondent." She also apologizes for not having responded to his letter sooner. She explains that she has been very busy as of late. She also urges allingham to return the books he has been stealing from her, even though h...
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, June 19, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesOne letter from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham expressing delight in hearing that Mrs. Allingham was on her way to recovery. She shares that she was visited by her niece and some others from Dublin. She was also visited by Irish painter Frederic William Burton, whom she abbreviates as F.W. Burton.
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, May 3, 1851
    Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1851One letter and corresponding envelope from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham telling him she has been investigating the lyrical works of her cousin the Irish poet George Darley. She mentions a Mr. McGlashan, who could be Mr. James McGlashan, who was an Irish publisher during the 19th century. Ferguson mentions specifically that McGlashan contacted London on ...
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, May 16, 1851
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1851One letter and corresponding envelope from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham thanking him for the kind letter which included a poem on the subject of spring. She also mentions that she is planning a party for May 27th, which she points out is close to June 1st. She encourages him to stay in Dublin, and hopes he cant make it to the party. The corresponding en...
  • Letter from Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham, October 5, 1851
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1851One letter and corresponding envelope from Irish author Mary C. Ferguson to William Allingham stating that his previous letter had been forewarded to her in Scotland and tells him that they are having a wonderful time. Ferguson also addresses Allingham's lamenting about a want for "congenial compansionship" and a desire to "fall in love." Ferguson expresses her hopes and wis...
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