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Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, February 11, 1854

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Title
Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, February 11, 1854
Creator
Petrie, George, 1790-1866  
Date
1854-02-11  
Description
One letter from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham addressing Allingham as his dear friend and informing him that Petrie sent the note of introduction to Mr. McCracken. Petrie writes that he was shocked to hear that Allingham seeks to find his fortune in London. He also shares that his eldest daughter suffered from a bout of bronchitis, and was forced to leave home for a change of air. His daughters offer Allingham their best regards for his success. Petrie mentions that after a delay with the printers the first part of the music is moving forward. This is likely his volume on the Ancient Music of Ireland, which was published in 1855.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
18.5 x 22.6 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Dublin (Ireland)  
Subject
Petrie, George, 1790-1866  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 12: Petrie, George to William Allingham, 1853-1861
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_012_03
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from George Petrie to William Allingham, February 11, 1854
CreatorPetrie, George, 1790-1866  
Date1854-02-11  
DescriptionOne letter from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham addressing Allingham as his dear friend and informing him that Petrie sent the note of introduction to Mr. McCracken. Petrie writes that he was shocked to hear that Allingham seeks to find his fortune in London. He also shares that his eldest daughter suffered from a bout of bronchitis, and was forced to leave home for a change of air. His daughters offer Allingham their best regards for his success. Petrie mentions that after a delay with the printers the first part of the music is moving forward. This is likely his volume on the Ancient Music of Ireland, which was published in 1855.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions18.5 x 22.6 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectDublin (Ireland)  
SubjectPetrie, George, 1790-1866  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 12: Petrie, George to William Allingham, 1853-1861
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_012_03
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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