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Letter from Priestly Smith to Helen Allingham, August 10, 1874

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Title
Letter from Priestly Smith to Helen Allingham, August 10, 1874
Creator
Smith, (Joseph) Priestly, 1845-1933  
Date
1874-08-10  
Description
One letter from British ophthalmologist Priestly Smith to Helen Allingham, congratulating Helen on her engagement, and mentions discussing the news with their cousin Mary. Smith expresses his hope Helen will not give up her profession after being married. Smith writes being engaged is nothing compared to being married, and hopes for Helen's happiness. Smith informs Helen his wife, Louisa, will write to Helen on her own. Helen writes a note on the last page, "My cousin, very eminent oculist," and signs her initials H.A.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
17.8 x 22.6 cm
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Edgbaston (England)  
Subject
  • Smith, (Joseph) Priestly, 1845-1933  
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence
Sub-Series
Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham
Box Number
5
Folder Number
34
Folder Title
Smith, Priestly to Helen Allingham, 1874
Container
MSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham; Box 5, Folder 34: Smith, Priestly to Helen Allingham, 1874
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_034_01
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Priestly Smith to Helen Allingham, August 10, 1874
CreatorSmith, (Joseph) Priestly, 1845-1933  
Date1874-08-10  
DescriptionOne letter from British ophthalmologist Priestly Smith to Helen Allingham, congratulating Helen on her engagement, and mentions discussing the news with their cousin Mary. Smith expresses his hope Helen will not give up her profession after being married. Smith writes being engaged is nothing compared to being married, and hopes for Helen's happiness. Smith informs Helen his wife, Louisa, will write to Helen on her own. Helen writes a note on the last page, "My cousin, very eminent oculist," and signs her initials H.A.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions17.8 x 22.6 cm
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectEdgbaston (England)  
Subject
  • Smith, (Joseph) Priestly, 1845-1933  
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence
Sub-SeriesSub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham
Box Number5
Folder Number34
Folder TitleSmith, Priestly to Helen Allingham, 1874
ContainerMSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham; Box 5, Folder 34: Smith, Priestly to Helen Allingham, 1874
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_034_01
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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