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Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 21, 1857

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Title
Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 21, 1857
Creator
Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Date
1857-03-21  
Description
One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is sending him the Fable for Critics, likely the publication, and a volume containing two of Darley's Tragedies, likely referring to the Irish poet George Darley. Rossetti mentions a C.R. Kenealy inquiring about who he is and mentioning that he has not read any London reviews of his books. Rossetti also mentions several shared acquaintances, such as Mrs. Browning, Ruskin, and Patmore. Rossetti also mentions an exhibition, along with artists Woolner, Hunt, and Millais. The letter's paper is damaged, making portions of the letter inteligible.
Extent
2 leaves, 6 pages
Dimensions
  • 18 x 22.5 cm. (leaf 1)
  • 18.2 x 11.2 cm. (leaf 2)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Camden (London, England)  
Subject
Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 26: Rossetti, William Michael to William Allingham, circa 1855-1858
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_026_03
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 21, 1857
CreatorRossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Date1857-03-21  
DescriptionOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is sending him the Fable for Critics, likely the publication, and a volume containing two of Darley's Tragedies, likely referring to the Irish poet George Darley. Rossetti mentions a C.R. Kenealy inquiring about who he is and mentioning that he has not read any London reviews of his books. Rossetti also mentions several shared acquaintances, such as Mrs. Browning, Ruskin, and Patmore. Rossetti also mentions an exhibition, along with artists Woolner, Hunt, and Millais. The letter's paper is damaged, making portions of the letter inteligible.
Extent2 leaves, 6 pages
Dimensions
  • 18 x 22.5 cm. (leaf 1)
  • 18.2 x 11.2 cm. (leaf 2)
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectCamden (London, England)  
SubjectRossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 26: Rossetti, William Michael to William Allingham, circa 1855-1858
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_026_03
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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