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Letter from Sir Walter Besant to William Allingham, September 17, 1888

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Title
Letter from Sir Walter Besant to William Allingham, September 17, 1888
Creator
Besant, Walter, Sir, 1836-1901  
Date
1888-09-17  
Description
One letter from English writer Walter Besant to William Allingham regarding dinner and access to a list of books. The letter's paper contains a watermark that reads, "Jordan Superfine.
Extent
1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions
17.9 x 22.8 cm
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Hampstead (London, England)  
Subject
  • Besant, Walter, Sir, 1836-1901  
  • Allingham, William, 1824-1889  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 1, Folder 25: Besant, Sir Walter to William Allingham, 1888
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
Collection Note
MSS 00003
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
MSS 00003_001_025_01
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Sir Walter Besant to William Allingham, September 17, 1888
CreatorBesant, Walter, Sir, 1836-1901  
Date1888-09-17  
DescriptionOne letter from English writer Walter Besant to William Allingham regarding dinner and access to a list of books. The letter's paper contains a watermark that reads, "Jordan Superfine.
Extent1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions17.9 x 22.8 cm
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectHampstead (London, England)  
Subject
  • Besant, Walter, Sir, 1836-1901  
  • Allingham, William, 1824-1889  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 1, Folder 25: Besant, Sir Walter to William Allingham, 1888
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Collection NoteMSS 00003
TypeCorrespondence  
IdentifierMSS 00003_001_025_01
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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