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Letter from David Masson to William Allingham, November 13, 1875

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Title
Letter from David Masson to William Allingham, November 13, 1875
Creator
Masson, David  
Date
1875-11-13  
Publication Place
Edinburgh (Scotland)
Description
One letter from Scottish literary critic David Masson to William Allingham writing about a proposition that he has said is accompanying the letter (not with letter), and asks for permission to use Allingham's name where he has put it, as well as asking Allingham to see Mr. John Forster and obtain his approval for the use of his name and to show him the draft Masson wrote. He also asks Allingham to telegraph at once with the necessary permissions. Masson also mentions Thomas Carlyle. In a postscript, Masson writes that a list of names can be sent to Allingham for their addresses, if Mr. Forster is out of town, and once again reminds Allingham to telgraph. There is a note along the top of the letter written by Allingham, stating that the letter should be readdressed to Carlyle on his 80th birthday not happening at Ecclefechan, which is located in Scotland.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
18.4 x 22.7 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Edinburgh (Scotland)  
Subject
Masson, David, 1822-1907  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 58: Masson, David to William Allingham, 1875
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_058_01
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from David Masson to William Allingham, November 13, 1875
CreatorMasson, David  
Date1875-11-13  
Publication PlaceEdinburgh (Scotland)
DescriptionOne letter from Scottish literary critic David Masson to William Allingham writing about a proposition that he has said is accompanying the letter (not with letter), and asks for permission to use Allingham's name where he has put it, as well as asking Allingham to see Mr. John Forster and obtain his approval for the use of his name and to show him the draft Masson wrote. He also asks Allingham to telegraph at once with the necessary permissions. Masson also mentions Thomas Carlyle. In a postscript, Masson writes that a list of names can be sent to Allingham for their addresses, if Mr. Forster is out of town, and once again reminds Allingham to telgraph. There is a note along the top of the letter written by Allingham, stating that the letter should be readdressed to Carlyle on his 80th birthday not happening at Ecclefechan, which is located in Scotland.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions18.4 x 22.7 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectEdinburgh (Scotland)  
SubjectMasson, David, 1822-1907  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 2, Folder 58: Masson, David to William Allingham, 1875
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_058_01
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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