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Letter from Samuel P. Langley to William Allingham, March 20, 1879

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Title
Letter from Samuel P. Langley to William Allingham, March 20, 1879
Creator
Langley, Samuel P.  
Date
1879-03-20  
Publication Place
London (England)
Description
One letter from American aviator Samuel Pierpont Langley to William Allingham sharing that he has received a letter from Mr. Stillman, and several other friends sharing that the health of Mr. Carlyle is poor at the moment. Langley writes that he had been hoping for an opportunity to meet with Carlyle but is unsure if that is possible at present. He also mentions that he had asked the opinions of Conway, Professor Tyndall, and others. He is writing to Allingham with the purpose of asking Allingham's opinion in meeting with Carlyle, as well as Allingham himself.
Extent
2 leaves, 4 pages
Dimensions
  • 15.4 x 20.3 cm. (leaf 2)
  • 15.4 x 20.4 cm. (leaf 1)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
London (England)  
Subject
Langley, S. P. (Samuel Pierpont), 1834-1906  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 42: Langley, Samuel P. to William Allingham, 1879
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_042_02
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Samuel P. Langley to William Allingham, March 20, 1879
CreatorLangley, Samuel P.  
Date1879-03-20  
Publication PlaceLondon (England)
DescriptionOne letter from American aviator Samuel Pierpont Langley to William Allingham sharing that he has received a letter from Mr. Stillman, and several other friends sharing that the health of Mr. Carlyle is poor at the moment. Langley writes that he had been hoping for an opportunity to meet with Carlyle but is unsure if that is possible at present. He also mentions that he had asked the opinions of Conway, Professor Tyndall, and others. He is writing to Allingham with the purpose of asking Allingham's opinion in meeting with Carlyle, as well as Allingham himself.
Extent2 leaves, 4 pages
Dimensions
  • 15.4 x 20.3 cm. (leaf 2)
  • 15.4 x 20.4 cm. (leaf 1)
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectLondon (England)  
SubjectLangley, S. P. (Samuel Pierpont), 1834-1906  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 2, Folder 42: Langley, Samuel P. to William Allingham, 1879
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_042_02
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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