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Letter from Emily Augusta Patmore to William Allingham, circa 1856

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Title
Letter from Emily Augusta Patmore to William Allingham, circa 1856
Creator
Patmore, Emily Augusta  
Date
1856  
Description
  • One letter from British author and wife of Coventry Patmore, Emily Augusta Patmore to William Allingham, writing in regard to an admirer of Allingham's work who had been staying with the Patmores. Emily writes that she has been unable to procure a copy of Allingham's volume as a gift to the young lady, and inquires whether Allingham would be willing to send the permissions so that she may obtain a copy. She mentions the birth of her fourth child, and second daughter, Bertha Georgiana who is 12 weeks old. She also mentions Coventry Patmore's brother Gurney, and describes him as "...like yourself a miserable bachelor." Emily writes that Coventry has been ill, and is resting in Brighton. Emily provides Allingham will updates regarding the individuals in their social circle. Emily mentions Thomas Woolner, Tennyson, and the Rossettis.
  • Circa 1856.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
18.5 x 23 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Kentish Town (London, England)  
Subject
Patmore, Emily A., 1824-1862  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 10: Patmore, Emily Augusta to William Allingham, 1855
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_010_03
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Emily Augusta Patmore to William Allingham, circa 1856
CreatorPatmore, Emily Augusta  
Date1856  
Description
  • One letter from British author and wife of Coventry Patmore, Emily Augusta Patmore to William Allingham, writing in regard to an admirer of Allingham's work who had been staying with the Patmores. Emily writes that she has been unable to procure a copy of Allingham's volume as a gift to the young lady, and inquires whether Allingham would be willing to send the permissions so that she may obtain a copy. She mentions the birth of her fourth child, and second daughter, Bertha Georgiana who is 12 weeks old. She also mentions Coventry Patmore's brother Gurney, and describes him as "...like yourself a miserable bachelor." Emily writes that Coventry has been ill, and is resting in Brighton. Emily provides Allingham will updates regarding the individuals in their social circle. Emily mentions Thomas Woolner, Tennyson, and the Rossettis.
  • Circa 1856.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions18.5 x 23 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectKentish Town (London, England)  
SubjectPatmore, Emily A., 1824-1862  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 10: Patmore, Emily Augusta to William Allingham, 1855
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_010_03
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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