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Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, March 11, 1855

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Title
Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, March 11, 1855
Creator
Petrie, George, 1790-1866  
Date
1855-03-11  
Description
One letter and accompanying envelope from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham. Petrie writes to thank Allingham for his kind letter. He apologizes for not writing sooner, but shares that his eldest daughter has been dangerously ill for some time. Petrie states that it will be some time before she is able to walk. Petrie expresses his pleasure in Allingham's changes made to the "Nobleman's Wedding," and sends Allingham back a proof. Petrie mentions beginning work on the introductory melody, and asks Allingham's opinions on it. The envelope is addressed to William Allingham in New Ross, and is post-marked March 12-13, 1855.
Extent
  • 1 envelope
  • 1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions
  • 7.5 x 12.4 cm. (envelope)
  • 18.6 x 23 cm. (leaf 1)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
  • New Ross (Ireland)  
  • 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_04
Bibliographic Identifier
New Ross (Ireland)
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from George Petrie to William Allingham, March 11, 1855
CreatorPetrie, George, 1790-1866  
Date1855-03-11  
DescriptionOne letter and accompanying envelope from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham. Petrie writes to thank Allingham for his kind letter. He apologizes for not writing sooner, but shares that his eldest daughter has been dangerously ill for some time. Petrie states that it will be some time before she is able to walk. Petrie expresses his pleasure in Allingham's changes made to the "Nobleman's Wedding," and sends Allingham back a proof. Petrie mentions beginning work on the introductory melody, and asks Allingham's opinions on it. The envelope is addressed to William Allingham in New Ross, and is post-marked March 12-13, 1855.
Extent
  • 1 envelope
  • 1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions
  • 7.5 x 12.4 cm. (envelope)
  • 18.6 x 23 cm. (leaf 1)
LanguageEnglish
Geographic Subject
  • New Ross (Ireland)  
  • Dublin (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_04
Bibliographic IdentifierNew Ross (Ireland)
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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