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Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 11, 1904
Creator
Allingham, Henry William, 1882-1965
Date
1904-05-11
Description
One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, apologizing for missing another mail. Henry writes it reached 75 degrees, and people thought it quite hot. He mentions he continued to dress as he normally did, while others forwent vests and waistcoats. Henry comments he does not know how people will react when he finds it hot. Henry writes on Sunday, he and Charlie planned for a boating picnic and invited two ladies along with them, one being Miss Edna Steers. Henry mentions coming home for next Christmas. He also shares he has received several nice gifts for his birthday and a letter from Madeleine.
Extent
2 leaves, 8 pages
Dimensions
16.1 x 25.6 cm (leaf 1)
16.1 x 25.5 cm (leaf 2)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Trumansburg (N.Y.)
Subject
Allingham, Henry William, 1882-1965
Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926
Genre Subject
Manuscript
Correspondence
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence
Sub-Series
Sub-series 4: Allingham Children Correspondence
Box Number
5
Folder Number
69
Folder Title
Allingham, Henry to Helen Allingham, 1903-1904
Container
MSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 4: Allingham Children Correspondence; Box 5, Folder 69: Allingham, Henry to Helen Allingham, 1903-1904
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 Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 11, 1904
Creator
Allingham, Henry William, 1882-1965
Date
1904-05-11
Description
One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, apologizing for missing another mail. Henry writes it reached 75 degrees, and people thought it quite hot. He mentions he continued to dress as he normally did, while others forwent vests and waistcoats. Henry comments he does not know how people will react when he finds it hot. Henry writes on Sunday, he and Charlie planned for a boating picnic and invited two ladies along with them, one being Miss Edna Steers. Henry mentions coming home for next Christmas. He also shares he has received several nice gifts for his birthday and a letter from Madeleine.
Extent
2 leaves, 8 pages
Dimensions
16.1 x 25.6 cm (leaf 1)
16.1 x 25.5 cm (leaf 2)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Trumansburg (N.Y.)
Subject
Allingham, Henry William, 1882-1965
Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926
Genre Subject
Manuscript
Correspondence
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence
Sub-Series
Sub-series 4: Allingham Children Correspondence
Box Number
5
Folder Number
69
Folder Title
Allingham, Henry to Helen Allingham, 1903-1904
Container
MSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 4: Allingham Children Correspondence; Box 5, Folder 69: Allingham, Henry to Helen Allingham, 1903-1904
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