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Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, January 5, circa 1850

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Title
Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, January 5, circa 1850
Creator
Patmore, Coventry  
Date
1850-01-05  
Description
  • One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham regarding a new small magazine established by many young, yet obscure artists. Patmore writes that these artists include Hunt, Millais, G. Rossetti, and more. The publication is called "The Germ," and Patmore writes that the first edition has appeared and is full of good poetry and criticism. He mentions that there is an etching done by Hunt. Patmore writes that he thinks Allingham would like to become a subscriber, and contributor to the magazine. Patmore shares that the poem titled "The Seasons" was submitted by him. Patmore also inquires about the progress of Allingham's poem "Music Master."
  • Circa 01-05-1850.
Extent
1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions
15.5 x 20.1 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
London (England)  
Subject
Patmore, Coventry, 1823-1896  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 9: Patmore, Coventry to William Allingham 1855-1889
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
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
0003_003_009_15
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, January 5, circa 1850
CreatorPatmore, Coventry  
Date1850-01-05  
Description
  • One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham regarding a new small magazine established by many young, yet obscure artists. Patmore writes that these artists include Hunt, Millais, G. Rossetti, and more. The publication is called "The Germ," and Patmore writes that the first edition has appeared and is full of good poetry and criticism. He mentions that there is an etching done by Hunt. Patmore writes that he thinks Allingham would like to become a subscriber, and contributor to the magazine. Patmore shares that the poem titled "The Seasons" was submitted by him. Patmore also inquires about the progress of Allingham's poem "Music Master."
  • Circa 01-05-1850.
Extent1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions15.5 x 20.1 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectLondon (England)  
SubjectPatmore, Coventry, 1823-1896  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 9: Patmore, Coventry to William Allingham 1855-1889
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier0003_003_009_15
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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