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Letter from Alexander Munro to William Allingham, October circa 1855

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Title
Letter from Alexander Munro to William Allingham, October circa 1855
Creator
Munro, Alexander  
Date
1855-10  
Publication Place
Wallington (Northumberland, England)
Description
  • Published circa 1855-10.
  • One letter from British sculptor Alexander Munro to William Allingham informing him that he has sent Allingham his bust as he wished before Munro left London. Munro shares that he is currently visiting Northumberland, and mentions Allingham is known for his poetry in those parts. He mentions that is was in this part of England where Millais seduced Ruskin's wife, and comments on the areas ability to prodcue loving desires, though not with other people's wives he hopes. Munro also inquires about Allingham's illustrated poems are coming along, and shares his sadness at not seeing Allingham in London. He hopes to see Allingham next season, and informs him that there is always a bed for him at Munro's residence if required.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
16.2 x 20.1 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Wallington (Northumberland, England)  
Subject
Munro, Alexander, 1825-1871  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 71: Munro, Alexander to William Allingham, 1854-1857
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_071_04
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Alexander Munro to William Allingham, October circa 1855
CreatorMunro, Alexander  
Date1855-10  
Publication PlaceWallington (Northumberland, England)
Description
  • Published circa 1855-10.
  • One letter from British sculptor Alexander Munro to William Allingham informing him that he has sent Allingham his bust as he wished before Munro left London. Munro shares that he is currently visiting Northumberland, and mentions Allingham is known for his poetry in those parts. He mentions that is was in this part of England where Millais seduced Ruskin's wife, and comments on the areas ability to prodcue loving desires, though not with other people's wives he hopes. Munro also inquires about Allingham's illustrated poems are coming along, and shares his sadness at not seeing Allingham in London. He hopes to see Allingham next season, and informs him that there is always a bed for him at Munro's residence if required.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions16.2 x 20.1 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectWallington (Northumberland, England)  
SubjectMunro, Alexander, 1825-1871  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 2, Folder 71: Munro, Alexander to William Allingham, 1854-1857
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_071_04
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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