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Letter from Francis William Newman to William Allingham, March 31, 1875
Creator
Newman, Francis William
Date
1875-03-31
Description
One letter from English scholar and philosopher Francis William Newman to William Allingham writing about Mr. William E. A. Axon, previous librarian in Manchester, and mentions an article he had written regarding the dangers of smoking. Newman names Sir Benjamin Birdie, as an early activist against smoking. Newman inquires whether Allingham would consider an article from Axon for Fraser's magazine. In a post-script, Newman writes that Allingham should expect a letter from him on his own subject.
Extent
1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions
13.2 x 17.2 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Weston-super-Mare (England)
Chelsea (London, England)
Subject
Newman, Francis William, 1805-1897
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 1: Newman, Francis William to William Allingham, 1853-1875
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
Letter from Francis William Newman to William Allingham, March 31, 1875
Creator
Newman, Francis William
Date
1875-03-31
Description
One letter from English scholar and philosopher Francis William Newman to William Allingham writing about Mr. William E. A. Axon, previous librarian in Manchester, and mentions an article he had written regarding the dangers of smoking. Newman names Sir Benjamin Birdie, as an early activist against smoking. Newman inquires whether Allingham would consider an article from Axon for Fraser's magazine. In a post-script, Newman writes that Allingham should expect a letter from him on his own subject.
Extent
1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions
13.2 x 17.2 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Weston-super-Mare (England)
Chelsea (London, England)
Subject
Newman, Francis William, 1805-1897
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 1: Newman, Francis William to William Allingham, 1853-1875
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