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Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 5, 1904

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Title
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 5, 1904
Creator
Allingham, Henry William, 1882-1965  
Date
1904-06-05  
Description
One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, two weeks since his last letter, writing last Saturday was the American Boat Race between Harvard and Cornell. Henry was invited to watch the race with Mr. Allen, editor of the Trumansburg "Sentinel." He mentions taking several people for rides on the Buckboard around Trumansburg. Henry describes getting caught in a rainstorm with the Buckboard, and an issue with the engine making it unable to return to Trumansburg. He also mentions how poor the condition of American roads are when there is rain. In a postscript, Henry writes about taking a drive with Edna. He also mentions a picnic being planned by Charlie for Madeleine's birthday. He mentions Madeleine taking the entrance exams for Bryn Mawr, and her awaiting the results.
Extent
4 leaves, 14 pages
Dimensions
  • 16 x 26.8 cm (leaf 1)
  • 16 x 26.8 cm (leaf 2)
  • 16 x 26.8 cm (leaf 3)
  • 16.1 x 13.4 cm (leaf 4)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Ithaca (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
70
Folder Title
Allingham, Henry to Helen Allingham, 1904-1905, 1924
Container
MSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 4: Allingham Children Correspondence; Box 5, Folder 70: Allingham, Henry to Helen Allingham, 1904-1905, 1924
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
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
00003_005_070_02
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 5, 1904
CreatorAllingham, Henry William, 1882-1965  
Date1904-06-05  
DescriptionOne letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, two weeks since his last letter, writing last Saturday was the American Boat Race between Harvard and Cornell. Henry was invited to watch the race with Mr. Allen, editor of the Trumansburg "Sentinel." He mentions taking several people for rides on the Buckboard around Trumansburg. Henry describes getting caught in a rainstorm with the Buckboard, and an issue with the engine making it unable to return to Trumansburg. He also mentions how poor the condition of American roads are when there is rain. In a postscript, Henry writes about taking a drive with Edna. He also mentions a picnic being planned by Charlie for Madeleine's birthday. He mentions Madeleine taking the entrance exams for Bryn Mawr, and her awaiting the results.
Extent4 leaves, 14 pages
Dimensions
  • 16 x 26.8 cm (leaf 1)
  • 16 x 26.8 cm (leaf 2)
  • 16 x 26.8 cm (leaf 3)
  • 16.1 x 13.4 cm (leaf 4)
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectIthaca (N.Y.)  
Subject
  • Allingham, Henry William, 1882-1965  
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
Genre Subject
  • Manuscript  
  • Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence
Sub-SeriesSub-series 4: Allingham Children Correspondence
Box Number5
Folder Number70
Folder TitleAllingham, Henry to Helen Allingham, 1904-1905, 1924
ContainerMSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 4: Allingham Children Correspondence; Box 5, Folder 70: Allingham, Henry to Helen Allingham, 1904-1905, 1924
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier00003_005_070_02
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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