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Letter from Francis McCracken to William Allingham, March 30, 1854

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Title
Letter from Francis McCracken to William Allingham, March 30, 1854
Creator
McCracken, Francis  
Date
1854-03-30  
Publication Place
Belfast (Northern Ireland)
Description
One letter from Irishman and patron of the Pre-Raphaelites Francis McCracken to William Allingham expressing his gladness in hearing from Allingham, and mentions Fraser's Magazine regarding the editorship. He writes that he is glad Allingham liked Mr. Millais, likely the painter John Everett Millais, and shares that Millais is also pleased with Allingham. McCracken mentions shared acquintances, D.G. Rossetti, and Sam Ferguson. McCracken discusses Rossetti, who he had not heard from regarding the shipment of an unnamed picture. McCracken also mentions Irish journalist James McKnight. In the letter's post-script, McCracken mentions the publication "Belfast News Letter," and its editor.
Extent
2 leaves, 8 pages
Dimensions
  • 18 x 22.8 cm. (leaf 2)
  • 18 x 22.6 cm. (leaf 1)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Belfast (Northern Ireland)  
Subject
McCracken, Francis -  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 60: McCracken, Francis to William Allingham, 1854
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_060_01
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Francis McCracken to William Allingham, March 30, 1854
CreatorMcCracken, Francis  
Date1854-03-30  
Publication PlaceBelfast (Northern Ireland)
DescriptionOne letter from Irishman and patron of the Pre-Raphaelites Francis McCracken to William Allingham expressing his gladness in hearing from Allingham, and mentions Fraser's Magazine regarding the editorship. He writes that he is glad Allingham liked Mr. Millais, likely the painter John Everett Millais, and shares that Millais is also pleased with Allingham. McCracken mentions shared acquintances, D.G. Rossetti, and Sam Ferguson. McCracken discusses Rossetti, who he had not heard from regarding the shipment of an unnamed picture. McCracken also mentions Irish journalist James McKnight. In the letter's post-script, McCracken mentions the publication "Belfast News Letter," and its editor.
Extent2 leaves, 8 pages
Dimensions
  • 18 x 22.8 cm. (leaf 2)
  • 18 x 22.6 cm. (leaf 1)
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectBelfast (Northern Ireland)  
SubjectMcCracken, Francis -  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 2, Folder 60: McCracken, Francis to William Allingham, 1854
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_060_01
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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