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  • Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 19, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1900 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing Helen he arrived safely in Lammermoor, and had arrived in Townsville on his birthday. He writes they met Mr. Christison at the wharf, and his luggage arrived safely, and they arrived in Prairie Monday afternoon. Henry mentions seeing several kangaroos, wild turkeys, and cockatoos. He also recounts meeti...
  • Letter from Moncure Conway to Helen Allingham, May 19, 1900
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1900 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from American abolitionist and writer Moncure Conway to Helen Allingham writing regarding his desire to sell the art he has in London. Conway writes that this includes the portrait Helen did of Carlyle. Conway asks Helen for a list of potential purchasers who may interested in the work. Conway mentions that he was sad to not have seen Helen last summer, and fears ...