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Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, December 6, circa 1860-1870

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Title
Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, December 6, circa 1860-1870
Creator
Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Date
  • 1860-12-06  
  • 1870-12-06  
Description
  • One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham thanking Allingham for his response. He informs Allingham that he has obtained Shelley's poems "Laon and Cynthia," the volume of the poem "Alastor," and several posthumous works from Algernon Charles Swinborne. In a notation made by Rossetti, he mentions a facsimilie reprint of Peg Nicholson. Rossetti states that he would also be interested in seeing several other original versions of Shelley's poems, and inquires about that possibility from Allingham should he be agreeable. Rossetti poses a series of questions for Allingham regarding living members of Shelley's family including his sisters, and daughter by his first wife. Rossetti writes regarding news of their friends. He mentions that his brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti is at the moment is suffering from poor health and eyesight, which has dampened his spirits. William Morris is busy working on a translation of Icelandic, and William Bell Scott is working on a translation of a book based on Albert Durer's diary. Rossetti also writes that his sister has been experiencing poor health. Rossetti states he has not yet seen Browning's new poems, and shares that anything other than topics related to Shelley he tolerates begrudingly. In a post-scripts, Rossetti mentions payment for his writings on Shelley.
  • Circa 1860-12-06 or 1870-12-06.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
17.6 x 22.8 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
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_17
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, December 6, circa 1860-1870
CreatorRossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Date
  • 1860-12-06  
  • 1870-12-06  
Description
  • One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham thanking Allingham for his response. He informs Allingham that he has obtained Shelley's poems "Laon and Cynthia," the volume of the poem "Alastor," and several posthumous works from Algernon Charles Swinborne. In a notation made by Rossetti, he mentions a facsimilie reprint of Peg Nicholson. Rossetti states that he would also be interested in seeing several other original versions of Shelley's poems, and inquires about that possibility from Allingham should he be agreeable. Rossetti poses a series of questions for Allingham regarding living members of Shelley's family including his sisters, and daughter by his first wife. Rossetti writes regarding news of their friends. He mentions that his brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti is at the moment is suffering from poor health and eyesight, which has dampened his spirits. William Morris is busy working on a translation of Icelandic, and William Bell Scott is working on a translation of a book based on Albert Durer's diary. Rossetti also writes that his sister has been experiencing poor health. Rossetti states he has not yet seen Browning's new poems, and shares that anything other than topics related to Shelley he tolerates begrudingly. In a post-scripts, Rossetti mentions payment for his writings on Shelley.
  • Circa 1860-12-06 or 1870-12-06.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions17.6 x 22.8 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectLondon (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_17
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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