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Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, November 8, circa 1850

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Title
Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, November 8, circa 1850
Creator
Woolner, Thomas, 1825-1892  
Date
1850-11-08  
Description
  • Circa 1850-11-08.
  • One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham apologizing for not writing to Allingham. Woolner writes that he cannot sympathize with Allingham's desire for busyness of London, and expresses his high opinion of country life. Woolner quotes Carlyle stating, "Silence and Secrecy are the elements in which great things fashion themselves together." Woolner writes that most of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood are at Sevenoaks painting. He also mentions William Michael Rossetti's review of Allingham's poems, and Browning. Woolner hopes that Allingham is working hard on his poetry.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
18.3 x 22.7 cm.
Language
English
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_29
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, November 8, circa 1850
CreatorWoolner, Thomas, 1825-1892  
Date1850-11-08  
Description
  • Circa 1850-11-08.
  • One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham apologizing for not writing to Allingham. Woolner writes that he cannot sympathize with Allingham's desire for busyness of London, and expresses his high opinion of country life. Woolner quotes Carlyle stating, "Silence and Secrecy are the elements in which great things fashion themselves together." Woolner writes that most of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood are at Sevenoaks painting. He also mentions William Michael Rossetti's review of Allingham's poems, and Browning. Woolner hopes that Allingham is working hard on his poetry.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions18.3 x 22.7 cm.
LanguageEnglish
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_29
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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