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Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, circa 1849

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Title
Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, circa 1849
Creator
Patmore, Coventry  
Date
1849  
Description
  • One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham stating that he currently does not have the time to write a long letter regarding Allingham's poems, even though he wishes to. He does express his pleasure in reading Allingham's poems. Patmore expresses his interest in reading Allingham's more serious work, and writes how different short and long poems are. Patmore shares that he has made the acquaintance of two artists Cross and Millais, who he believes will "cut out our quacks." Cross is likely the English painter John Cross. Patmore wishes Allingham was in town to meet them.
  • Circa 1849.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
11.5 x 17.8 cm.
Language
English
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_16
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, circa 1849
CreatorPatmore, Coventry  
Date1849  
Description
  • One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham stating that he currently does not have the time to write a long letter regarding Allingham's poems, even though he wishes to. He does express his pleasure in reading Allingham's poems. Patmore expresses his interest in reading Allingham's more serious work, and writes how different short and long poems are. Patmore shares that he has made the acquaintance of two artists Cross and Millais, who he believes will "cut out our quacks." Cross is likely the English painter John Cross. Patmore wishes Allingham was in town to meet them.
  • Circa 1849.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions11.5 x 17.8 cm.
LanguageEnglish
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_16
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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