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  • Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, October 4, 1859
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1859 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham informing him that O'Curry has read Allingham's note and will write to him on Sunday. Stokes writes that O'Curry is anxious to help Allingham in anyway he can, but mentions that sending a copy of Allingham's poems may be helpful. Stokes inquires what Allingham would like him to do with O'Curr...
  • Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, March 5, 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1857 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham apologizing for not responding to Allingham's letter sooner, but mentions that he has been busy working on a case regarding patent law. Stokes writes that he is glad to hear of Allingham's recovery from his bronchitis, and mentions that their friend Samuel Ferguson had also recovered from a s...
  • Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, November 18, 1886
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1886 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham regarding an inquiry from Allingham regarding a Mr. Knowles, whom Stokes writes is incapable of intentionally neglecting to reply to a letter. Stokes encourages Allingham to write to Knowle again and send a copy of the previous letter. Stokes also writes regarding Allingham's poem "Banshee," ...
  • Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, March 12, circa 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1861 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham informing him that for the first time Allingham's letter disappointed him, as he had hoped it was news regarding Allingham but instead was regarding a lawsuit. Stokes writes that Rossetti is working on a commission for a Welsh cathedral, that Ormsby is doing well, and no news from Hannay. Sto...
  • Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, November 25, 1886
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1886 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham regarding his hope that Mr. Knowles will write a book, not on Tennyson's "In Memoriam," but on Samuel Ferguson's work in verse but also giving some recognition to Old Irish literature. Stokes also mentiones Allingham's "Ban-shee," he hopes that Allingham will print the ballad as soon as possi...
  • Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, May 27, 1887
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1887 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham containing a motto written in Irish, which Stokes has also written out in English letters. Stokes also hopes that he and Allingham may soon have another talk, one not interrupted by the need to go to the dentist. Stokes also calls Mr. Knowles an "ass."
  • Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, December 20, 1859
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1859 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham thanking him for having his publisher send Stokes a copy of "Nightingale Valley," which Stokes informs him came 3 or 4 days prior. Stokes mentions that the only mistakes in the text are the ones which Allingham intentionally included. Stokes inquires about the use of the word "chrisom" which ...
  • Letter from Whitley Stokes to William Allingham, November 13, 1886
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1886 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar Whitley Stokes to William Allingham informing Allingham that he would be pleased to see him next time Allingham will be in London, and encourages Allingham to bring his wife as well. Stokes writes that his hair has turned white, and his daughter is now much grown up. He mentions his pleasure at the opportunity to see old friend...