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Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, October 14, 1866

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Title
Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, October 14, 1866
Creator
Woolner, Thomas, 1825-1892  
Date
1866-10-14  
Description
One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he will not be leaving for Rome till after christmastime. Woolner informs Allingham that he has welcomed a son. Woolner writes regarding the politics in England, and expresses his distaste in the English government and empire. Woolner mentions Macmillan, with whom he discussed British poets, naming Tennyson, Browning, Patmore, and Allingham as some of the best. He also mentions Alexander Smith, Carlyle, and the possibility of seeing Hunt in Florence.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
17.7 x 22.9 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
London (England)  
Subject
Woolner, Thomas, 1825-1892  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 64: Woolner, Thomas to William Allingham, 1850-1884
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_064_16
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, October 14, 1866
CreatorWoolner, Thomas, 1825-1892  
Date1866-10-14  
DescriptionOne letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he will not be leaving for Rome till after christmastime. Woolner informs Allingham that he has welcomed a son. Woolner writes regarding the politics in England, and expresses his distaste in the English government and empire. Woolner mentions Macmillan, with whom he discussed British poets, naming Tennyson, Browning, Patmore, and Allingham as some of the best. He also mentions Alexander Smith, Carlyle, and the possibility of seeing Hunt in Florence.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions17.7 x 22.9 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectLondon (England)  
SubjectWoolner, Thomas, 1825-1892  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 64: Woolner, Thomas to William Allingham, 1850-1884
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_064_16
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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