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Letter from James Hannay to William Allingham, September 6, 1851

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Title
Letter from James Hannay to William Allingham, September 6, 1851
Creator
Hannay, James  
Date
1851-09-06  
Description
One letter and accompanying envelope from Scottish novelist James Hannay to William Allingham acknowledging the reception of Allingham's last letter. He also mentions Dante Gabriel Rosetti in relation to a writing of Allingham's and both Hannay and Rosetti's opinions. Hannay also mentions that town is dull and suggests visiting Ballyshannon. He ends his letter by stating that there is nothing of interest going on in the literary world.
Extent
1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions
18.1 x 22.6 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Ballyshannon (Ireland)  
Subject
Hannay, James, 1827-1873  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Associated People
Ballyshannon (Ireland)  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 15: Hannay, James to William Allingham 1851-1852, 1856, 1865
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_002_015_02
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from James Hannay to William Allingham, September 6, 1851
CreatorHannay, James  
Date1851-09-06  
DescriptionOne letter and accompanying envelope from Scottish novelist James Hannay to William Allingham acknowledging the reception of Allingham's last letter. He also mentions Dante Gabriel Rosetti in relation to a writing of Allingham's and both Hannay and Rosetti's opinions. Hannay also mentions that town is dull and suggests visiting Ballyshannon. He ends his letter by stating that there is nothing of interest going on in the literary world.
Extent1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions18.1 x 22.6 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectBallyshannon (Ireland)  
SubjectHannay, James, 1827-1873  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Associated PeopleBallyshannon (Ireland)  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 2, Folder 15: Hannay, James to William Allingham 1851-1852, 1856, 1865
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier0003_002_015_02
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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