Letter from William Sharp to William Allingham, November 11, 1885

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Title: Letter from William Sharp to William Allingham, November 11, 1885
Creator: Sharp, William
Date: 1885-11-11
Description: One letter from Scottish writer and editor, who also wrote under the pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," William Sharp to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is compiling a volume of the Best Sonnets of the century. He is including the works of Wordsworth, Rossetti, and Mrs. Browning. Sharp writes that he has always admired Allingham's work and would be honored if Allingham would allow him to include 3 of Allingham's poems: "Autumnal Sonnet," "After Sunset," and "A Day Dream's Reflection." Sharp shares that he would he happy for Allingham to let him know if he may use his sonnets.
Extent: 1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions: 15.2 x 19.5 cm.
Language: English
Geographic Subject: Kensington (London, England)
Subject: Sharp, William, 1855-1905
Genre Subject: Personal Correspondence
Collection Title: William Allingham Papers
Series: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container: Box 3, Folder 29: Sharp, William to William Allingham, 1885
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_029_01
Collection: William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

Title	Letter from William Sharp to William Allingham, November 11, 1885
Creator	Sharp, William
Date	1885-11-11
Description	One letter from Scottish writer and editor, who also wrote under the pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," William Sharp to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is compiling a volume of the Best Sonnets of the century. He is including the works of Wordsworth, Rossetti, and Mrs. Browning. Sharp writes that he has always admired Allingham's work and would be honored if Allingham would allow him to include 3 of Allingham's poems: "Autumnal Sonnet," "After Sunset," and "A Day Dream's Reflection." Sharp shares that he would he happy for Allingham to let him know if he may use his sonnets.
Extent	1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions	15.2 x 19.5 cm.
Language	English
Geographic Subject	Kensington (London, England)
Subject	Sharp, William, 1855-1905
Genre Subject	Personal Correspondence
Collection Title	William Allingham Papers
Series	Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container	Box 3, Folder 29: Sharp, William to William Allingham, 1885
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_029_01
Collection	William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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