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Letter from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, January 27, 1849

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Title
Letter from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, January 27, 1849
Creator
Ferguson, Samuel, Sir, 1810-1886  
Date
1849-01-27  
Description
One letter from Irish poet Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham discussing the work of Allingham and the style of the literary arts. He mentions other well-known poets such as Dickens and Tennyson. Ferguson also recognizes Allingham as his fellow countryman, as they are both Irish. The paper the letter is written on also serves as the envelope. It is post-marked Jan. 27-28 1849.
Extent
1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions
22.9 x 37.3 cm
Language
English
Geographic Subject
  • Donegal (Ireland)  
  • Dublin (Ireland)  
Subject
  • Allingham, William, 1824-1889  
  • Ferguson, Samuel, Sir, 1810-1886  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 1, Folder 64: Ferguson, Sir Samuel to William Allingham, 1849-1885
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_064_01
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, January 27, 1849
CreatorFerguson, Samuel, Sir, 1810-1886  
Date1849-01-27  
DescriptionOne letter from Irish poet Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham discussing the work of Allingham and the style of the literary arts. He mentions other well-known poets such as Dickens and Tennyson. Ferguson also recognizes Allingham as his fellow countryman, as they are both Irish. The paper the letter is written on also serves as the envelope. It is post-marked Jan. 27-28 1849.
Extent1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions22.9 x 37.3 cm
LanguageEnglish
Geographic Subject
  • Donegal (Ireland)  
  • Dublin (Ireland)  
Subject
  • Allingham, William, 1824-1889  
  • Ferguson, Samuel, Sir, 1810-1886  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 1, Folder 64: Ferguson, Sir Samuel to William Allingham, 1849-1885
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_064_01
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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