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Letter from Francis Turner Palgrave to William Allingham, November 27, 1874

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Title
Letter from Francis Turner Palgrave to William Allingham, November 27, 1874
Creator
Palgrave, Francis Turner  
Date
1874-11-27  
Description
One letter from British poet and critic Francis Turner Palgrave to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is busy working with Macmillans to publish a selection of English poetry, and mentions the limits of much too narrow. Palgrave mentions that amongst the chosen poems are two of Allingham's, "Robin Redbreast" and "The Fairies" and would include them upon Allingham's permission. Palgrave also offers his congratulations to Allingham on his marriage. He also inquires whether Allingham has heard from Froude, and considers the condition of Froude's family. Palgrave mentions the death of Ford Madox Brown's son Oliver. In a post-script, Palgrave writes that Tennyson is very concerned with his wife's health and will not likely be in London for the winter.
Extent
1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions
17.9 x 22.7 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
London (England)  
Subject
Palgrave, Francis Turner, 1824-1897  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 7: Palgrave, Francis Turner to William Allingham, 1869, 1870, 1874
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_007_03
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Francis Turner Palgrave to William Allingham, November 27, 1874
CreatorPalgrave, Francis Turner  
Date1874-11-27  
DescriptionOne letter from British poet and critic Francis Turner Palgrave to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is busy working with Macmillans to publish a selection of English poetry, and mentions the limits of much too narrow. Palgrave mentions that amongst the chosen poems are two of Allingham's, "Robin Redbreast" and "The Fairies" and would include them upon Allingham's permission. Palgrave also offers his congratulations to Allingham on his marriage. He also inquires whether Allingham has heard from Froude, and considers the condition of Froude's family. Palgrave mentions the death of Ford Madox Brown's son Oliver. In a post-script, Palgrave writes that Tennyson is very concerned with his wife's health and will not likely be in London for the winter.
Extent1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions17.9 x 22.7 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectLondon (England)  
SubjectPalgrave, Francis Turner, 1824-1897  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 7: Palgrave, Francis Turner to William Allingham, 1869, 1870, 1874
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_007_03
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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