University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois I-Mark

The items in the Digital Collections of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library contain materials which represent or depict sensitive topics or were written from perspectives using outdated or biased language. The Library condemns discrimination and hatred on any grounds. As a research library that supports the mission and values of this land grant institution, it is incumbent upon the University Library to preserve, describe, and provide access to materials to accurately document our past, support learning about it, and effect change in the present. In accordance with the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, we do not censor our materials or prevent patrons from accessing them.

If you have questions regarding this statement or any content in the Library’s digital collections, please contact digitalcollections@lists.illinois.edu

American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Statement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at the University Library

Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, November 18, 1886

Permalink

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/3d18e2e0-95ef-013b-4501-02d0d7bfd6e4-f
No Copyright - United States (RightsStatements.org)

No Copyright - United States

Descriptive Information

Title
Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, November 18, 1886
Creator
Stokes, Whitley  
Date
1886-11-18  
Description
One letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham regarding an inquiry from Allingham regarding a Mr. Knowles, whom Stokes writes is incapable of intentionally neglecting to reply to a letter. Stokes encourages Allingham to write to Knowle again and send a copy of the previous letter. Stokes also writes regarding Allingham's poem "Banshee," which he feels he can only offer technical remarks, and proposes several possible changes. Stokes asks that when Allingham finds a day suitable to visit London, that he give Stokes 24 hours notice. Stokes informs Allingham that he is often at the Inner Temple Library, or the Students' Room at the British Museum.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
17.8 x 22.6 cm.
Language
eng
Geographic Subject
London (England)  
Subject
Stokes, Whitley, 1830-1909  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 40: Stokes, Whitley to William Allingham, 1857-1861, 1886-1887
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
0003_003_040_06
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, November 18, 1886
CreatorStokes, Whitley  
Date1886-11-18  
DescriptionOne letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham regarding an inquiry from Allingham regarding a Mr. Knowles, whom Stokes writes is incapable of intentionally neglecting to reply to a letter. Stokes encourages Allingham to write to Knowle again and send a copy of the previous letter. Stokes also writes regarding Allingham's poem "Banshee," which he feels he can only offer technical remarks, and proposes several possible changes. Stokes asks that when Allingham finds a day suitable to visit London, that he give Stokes 24 hours notice. Stokes informs Allingham that he is often at the Inner Temple Library, or the Students' Room at the British Museum.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions17.8 x 22.6 cm.
Languageeng
Geographic SubjectLondon (England)  
SubjectStokes, Whitley, 1830-1909  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 40: Stokes, Whitley to William Allingham, 1857-1861, 1886-1887
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier0003_003_040_06
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

Download Options

  Zip of Original Files…   Zip of JPEGs PDF
00003_003_040_06-001
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_003_040_06-002
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_003_040_06-003
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_003_040_06-004
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_003_040_06-005
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_003_040_06-006
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_003_040_06-007
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
Email Curator About This Item
for questions and to provide feedback.