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  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, September 12, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1856 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is no longer in London, but is staying with Sir Walter Trevelyan on his way to Edinburgh. Woolner also acknowledges his receipt of Allingham's previous letter. Woolner mentions shared acquaintances Robert Browning, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Willia...
  • Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, September 12, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1856 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham thanking him for his correspondent's note which gave him much pleasure. Patmore writes that he is happy the poem is liked by women, as they are the "real" writers of poetical success. Patmore mentions his poem "Tamerton-Church Tower," as well as shared acquaintance Tennyson. Patmore informs Allingham that he ...
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