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Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, July 10, 1904

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Title
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, July 10, 1904
Creator
Allingham, Henry William, 1882-1965  
Date
1904-07-10  
Description
One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing about his trip to Mecklemburg for the Independence parade, although he went to see about selling the machine. He met with Arthur Kelsey, and is hopeful he may buy it. Henry also mentions the fireworks set off on the evening of July 4th, and compares it to Guy Fawkes Day in England. He also mentions seeing a variety of young ladies during his free time. Henry mentions speaking with Mr. Morse, who is unsure of business prospects in England, and thinks he will stay working in America for now to gain experience.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
16.6 x 25.9 cm
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Trumansburg (N.Y.)  
Subject
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
  • Allingham, Henry William, 1882-1965  
Genre Subject
  • Correspondence  
  • Manuscript  
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_05
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, July 10, 1904
CreatorAllingham, Henry William, 1882-1965  
Date1904-07-10  
DescriptionOne letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing about his trip to Mecklemburg for the Independence parade, although he went to see about selling the machine. He met with Arthur Kelsey, and is hopeful he may buy it. Henry also mentions the fireworks set off on the evening of July 4th, and compares it to Guy Fawkes Day in England. He also mentions seeing a variety of young ladies during his free time. Henry mentions speaking with Mr. Morse, who is unsure of business prospects in England, and thinks he will stay working in America for now to gain experience.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions16.6 x 25.9 cm
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectTrumansburg (N.Y.)  
Subject
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
  • Allingham, Henry William, 1882-1965  
Genre Subject
  • Correspondence  
  • Manuscript  
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_05
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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