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Letter from John Forster to Edward Moxon, June 18, 1850

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Title
Letter from John Forster to Edward Moxon, June 18, 1850
Creator
Forster, John, 1812-1876  
Date
1850-06-18  
Description
One 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 Edward Moxon, in Piccadilly and is labeled "To introduce Mr. Allingham.
Extent
  • 1 leaf, 3 pages
  • 1 envelope
Dimensions
  • 10.9 x 18 cm (leaf 1)
  • 6.9 x 10.7 cm (envelope)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
  • Lincoln's Inn Fields (London)  
  • Piccadilly (London, England)  
Subject
  • Forster, John, 1812-1876  
  • Moxon, Edward, 1801-1858  
Genre Subject
  • Manuscript  
  • Envelopes  
  • Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence
Sub-Series
Sub-series 6: Third-party Correspondence
Box Number
6
Folder Number
34
Folder Title
Forster, John to Edward Moxon, 1850
Container
MSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 6: Third-party Correspondence; Box 6, Folder 34: Forster, John to Edward Moxon, 1850
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Rights Description
This item is in the public domain.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
00003_006_034_01
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from John Forster to Edward Moxon, June 18, 1850
CreatorForster, John, 1812-1876  
Date1850-06-18  
DescriptionOne 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 Edward Moxon, in Piccadilly and is labeled "To introduce Mr. Allingham.
Extent
  • 1 leaf, 3 pages
  • 1 envelope
Dimensions
  • 10.9 x 18 cm (leaf 1)
  • 6.9 x 10.7 cm (envelope)
LanguageEnglish
Geographic Subject
  • Lincoln's Inn Fields (London)  
  • Piccadilly (London, England)  
Subject
  • Forster, John, 1812-1876  
  • Moxon, Edward, 1801-1858  
Genre Subject
  • Manuscript  
  • Envelopes  
  • Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence
Sub-SeriesSub-series 6: Third-party Correspondence
Box Number6
Folder Number34
Folder TitleForster, John to Edward Moxon, 1850
ContainerMSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 6: Third-party Correspondence; Box 6, Folder 34: Forster, John to Edward Moxon, 1850
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier00003_006_034_01
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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