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Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, February 24, 1886

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Title
Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, February 24, 1886
Creator
Patmore, Coventry  
Date
1886-02-24  
Description
One letter and accompanying envelope from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham thanking him for his notes which he provided Patmore, and which will be considered by him. Patmore writes regarding the second edition of an undisclosed volume. Patmore describes the this second volume as "a hurriedly composed mass of materials." Patmore writes about an unnamed poem, discussing the proposed closing of the poem and possible continuations of the subject in another work. Patmore asks Allingham his opinion on the matter and asks for any suggestions. The envelope is addressed to Allingham at Ballyshannon, and the date February 24th is visible, but the other post-markings are intelligble.
Extent
  • 1 envelope
  • 1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
  • 7 x 11.8 cm. (envelope)
  • 17.9 x 22.2 cm. (leaf 1)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Ballyshannon (Ireland)  
Subject
Patmore, Coventry, 1823-1896  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 9: Patmore, Coventry to William Allingham 1855-1889
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_009_10
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, February 24, 1886
CreatorPatmore, Coventry  
Date1886-02-24  
DescriptionOne letter and accompanying envelope from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham thanking him for his notes which he provided Patmore, and which will be considered by him. Patmore writes regarding the second edition of an undisclosed volume. Patmore describes the this second volume as "a hurriedly composed mass of materials." Patmore writes about an unnamed poem, discussing the proposed closing of the poem and possible continuations of the subject in another work. Patmore asks Allingham his opinion on the matter and asks for any suggestions. The envelope is addressed to Allingham at Ballyshannon, and the date February 24th is visible, but the other post-markings are intelligble.
Extent
  • 1 envelope
  • 1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
  • 7 x 11.8 cm. (envelope)
  • 17.9 x 22.2 cm. (leaf 1)
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectBallyshannon (Ireland)  
SubjectPatmore, Coventry, 1823-1896  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 9: Patmore, Coventry to William Allingham 1855-1889
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_009_10
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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