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Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, September 20, 1871

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Title
Letter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, September 20, 1871
Creator
Scott, William Bell  
Date
1871-09-20  
Description
One letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is still in Scotland. Scott mentions a visit by Wallis, possibly referring to artist George Wallis. During his visit Scott mentions a visit to Burns Cottage, which was the home of Scottish poet Robert Burns. Scott mentions doing some watercolors of the cottage. He also writes that he heard the editorship of Fraser's magazine changed hands, and writes that it fell into the wrong ones. Scott writes that he hears from several of his friends Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Morris, and William Michael Rossetti. In a post-script note, Scott inquires about a reference in Goethe's writings where he mentions Burns.
Extent
2 leaves, 4 pages
Dimensions
  • 18.1 x 11.3 cm. (leaf 2)
  • 18 x 11.3 cm. (leaf 1)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Girvan (Scotland)  
Subject
Scott, William Bell, 1811-1890  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 28: Scott, William Bell to William Allingham, 1871, 1873, 1876
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_028_02
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from William Bell Scott to William Allingham, September 20, 1871
CreatorScott, William Bell  
Date1871-09-20  
DescriptionOne letter from Scottish painter, poet, and member of the Pre-Raphaelites, William Bell Scott to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is still in Scotland. Scott mentions a visit by Wallis, possibly referring to artist George Wallis. During his visit Scott mentions a visit to Burns Cottage, which was the home of Scottish poet Robert Burns. Scott mentions doing some watercolors of the cottage. He also writes that he heard the editorship of Fraser's magazine changed hands, and writes that it fell into the wrong ones. Scott writes that he hears from several of his friends Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Morris, and William Michael Rossetti. In a post-script note, Scott inquires about a reference in Goethe's writings where he mentions Burns.
Extent2 leaves, 4 pages
Dimensions
  • 18.1 x 11.3 cm. (leaf 2)
  • 18 x 11.3 cm. (leaf 1)
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectGirvan (Scotland)  
SubjectScott, William Bell, 1811-1890  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 28: Scott, William Bell to William Allingham, 1871, 1873, 1876
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_028_02
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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