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Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, November 18, 1900
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, regarding the arrangement he mentioned in his previous letter, informing his mother he will likely be leaving before Christmas. He writes Mr. Christison is inquiring about specifics for the trip, and believes he will be leaving on the White Star from Sydney. He will be traveling overland from Sydney to Adelaide, ...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, December 20, 1900
Multi-Page Item | 18 pages | 1900 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing she must be confused by which vessel he will be returning on, but informs her the cablegram she received is correct. Henry updates Helen on his work since the previous week, detailing his work at several pumps. He writes he will be traveling on the Howard Smith Line. He hopes to visit Lord Tennyson at his...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, January 7, 1903
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1903 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, updating her on his experiences after arriving in New York. Henry describes an accident in which his vehicle, after alerting a pedestrian, knocked the man over. Henry details his experience with the police and a judge, who let him go. Henry provides a drawing of the road where the incident occurred. Henry describ...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, December 6, 1903
Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1903 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing about the working conditions and how many men are being laid off. He writes Bullards are also struggling. He explains he does not think he will have much chance getting into the drawing room, and his plan is to try and get the best machine shop experience wherever he can. Henry assures Helen he will not l...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, December 26, 1903
Multi-Page Item | 17 pages | 1903 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and corresponding envelope from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing Helen he has gotten a job in Ithaca, working for a man named Mr. Morse. Henry explains they are a small production creating chains. Henry provides a diagram of Renold's chains. He writes about his plans of moving from Bridgeport to Ithaca, and discusses his Christmas experienc...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, February 29, 1904
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1904 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing her he has recovered from his flu. He notes by the time the current letter arrives, Helen would have met Mr. Morse, and plans to ask him the possibility of Henry working for him in England. Henry mentions changes he plans to implement on his Buckboard. Henry also discusses the experience he is gaining a...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 11, 1904
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1904 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, apologizing for missing another mail. Henry writes it reached 75 degrees, and people thought it quite hot. He mentions he continued to dress as he normally did, while others forwent vests and waistcoats. Henry comments he does not know how people will react when he finds it hot. Henry writes on Sunday, he and Cha...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, May 23, 1904
Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1904 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, offering his thanks to Miss Pirie for her kind letter. Henry also shares he finds his mother's worry absurd, and assures her should anything happen she will hear about it immediately via the cable. Henry provides updates since his last letter, regarding work and his personal life. Henry mentions taking Miss Grace...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, June 19, 1904
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1904 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, informing Helen he took his motorcycle up to Ithaca, but once arrived was unable to drive due to the high temperatures causing the engine to overheat. Henry also describes Madeleine's birthday picnic, and draws Helen a picture of its location next to the river. Henry writes he is seeing Edna for the last time as ...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Evey Allingham, October 11, 1903
Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1903 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and corresponding envelope from Henry Allingham to his sister Evey Allingham, hoping she had enjoyed her time painting in Brighton. He asks if there was a spare copy of their mother's book to send him, as he has a friend who is interested in seeing it. He also asks for their brother Gerald to send him the magazine, "Motor," as the publications in America only feat...
Letter to William Allingham, 1800-1889
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1800-1889 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One envelope addressed to William Allingham at the Norfolk Hotel, in the Strand, London. Envelope's sender is unknown, and the envelope is undated.
Letter to William Allingham, February 8, 1867
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1867 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One envelope addressed to William Allingham in Lymington. The envelope is postmarked February 8, 1867. Sender unknown.
Letter to Helen Allingham, October 11, 1892
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1892 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One envelope addressed to Helen Allingham in Bearsted, Kent. The envelope is postmarked October 11, 1892. Sender unknown. Pencil notes written on the backside of the envelope.
Letter to Helen Allingham, November 20, 1896
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1896 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One envelope addressed to Helen Allingham, with her title R.W.S., in Hampstead, London. The envelope is postmarked November 20, 1896, and November 27, 1896. Sender unknown.
Letter from William Allingham, 1800-1889
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1800-1889 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One fragment of a letter from William Allingham. The fragment refers to an enclosed parcel of drawings being sent to the recipient, and mentions that his wife has gone to Haslemere for the day. The fragment is signed "W. Allingham.
William Allingham, March 2, 1876
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1876 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English novelist Geraldine Jewsbury to Helen and William Allingham congratulating the couple on the birth of their child. She hopes that Mrs. Allingham is well, and that she might meet the child when she comes to town. She provides updates on her friends, Mrs. Paulet and Miss Newton. In a postscript, Jewsbury seeks to introduce them to a Greek friend of Mrs. ...
Letter from Samuel Edmund Waller to Helen Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920Undated.
Letter from Ernest Albert Waterlow to Helen Allingham, November 10, 1903
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1903 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter Ernest Albert Waterlow to Helen Allingham, informing Helen he has been contacted by a representative of the St. Louis Exhibition to ask if Helen would send a representative work, preferably one of her cottage paintings.
Letter from Joseph Walter West to Helen Allingham, November 25, 1907
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1907 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter Joseph Walter West to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for the painting she sent, which arrived Saturday. West shares both he and his family will enjoy it. West also notes Helen appears to have a forgiving spirit and has overlooked his obstinacy over not "letting out," his girls' dresses in the drawing at the old society. West's letter is writt...
Letter from Richard Whiteing to Helen Allingham, March 21, 1925
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1925 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One postcard from English author Richard Whiteing to Helen Allingham, informing Helen he would be happy to call on her Wednesday the 25th for a cup of tea. The postcard is postmarked March 21, 1925.
Letter from Alice Macallan Swan to Helen Allingham, April 18, 18uu-19uu
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 18-19 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British artist Alice Macallan Swan to Helen Allingham, apologizing for not being able to come visit. Swan writes she has been ill, but is getting better and the pain is going away. She expresses her regret for not being able to visit with Helen and Mrs. Whitey, because of the influenza. In a postscript, Swan writes that she knows Helen is busy so she should n...
Letter from Lady Emily Tennyson to Helen Allingham, October 12, 1892
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1892 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One funeral attendance ticket for the funeral service of Lord Tennyson at Westminster Abbey held on Wednesday, October 12th, 1892. The ticket is stamped in red with the words, "South Transept," denoting location within the church, and another stamp which informs the ticket holder that they must take their seat immediately upon entering the church.
Letter from Ellen Terry to Helen Allingham, May 6, 1893
Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1893 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from English actress Ellen Terry to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for her gift of a painting. Terry expresses her desire to thank Helen, and offers her cottage in Winchelsea for Helen to visit for painting. Terry writes she is not at the theater as she was ill, and hopes that Helen will see the production of "Beckett," again in Terry's ...
Letter from Frederick Thrupp to Helen Allingham, October 11, 1877
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English sculptor Frederick Thrupp to Helen Allingham, informing Helen paste is suitable for some tasks, but a small amount of carbolic acid should be added to stop the decomposition. Thrupp mentions starch is also helpful, but for Helen's needs paste will do.
Letter from Garnet Wolseley, Viscount Wolseley to Helen Allingham, 1888
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One albumen print of Garnet Wolseley, Viscount Wolseley to Helen Allingham. The photograph was taken by Elliott and Fry photographers in London. Written on the photograph is "Wolseley 1888.
Letter from Garnet Wolseley, Viscount Wolseley to Helen Allingham, October 2, 1900
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Garnet Wolseley, Viscount Wolseley to Helen Allingham, informing Helen he enjoyed her pictures taken in Brockett Park, and shares Lord Mount Stephen is lucky to look at those pictures everyday. Wolseley shares he remembers Helen's work depicting Haslemere. Wolseley, in response to Helen's previous letter, writes he would like to have a box at the Globe Theatr...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, August 25, 1904
Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1904 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, writing about his plans to attend a festival held by the Catholics, and mentions dancing at the festival. Henry writes he has been busy most nights lately, and discusses taking Miss Grace Erway to a concert and social event nearby. He also mentions racing the Buckboards at the local fair. In a postscript, Henry a...
Letter from Henry Allingham to Helen Allingham, February 21, 1905
Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1905 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and corresponding envelope from Henry Allingham to his mother Helen Allingham, during his trip to visit American machine shops. Henry writes he has visited Buffalo, and Niagara Falls. In Buffalo, he mentions visiting several different shops, including an automobile factory. From Buffalo, Henry then visited Cleveland and Cincinnati. Henry informs Helen she will rec...
Letter from Bram Stoker to Helen Allingham, February 2, 1893
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1893 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish author Bram Stoker to Helen Allingham, with Mr. Irving's regards, Stoker encloses Helen's ticket for Monday. Stoker writes Irving would like to see Helen on the stage after the play.
Letter from Johnston Forbes-Robertson to Miss Johnson, January 20, 1893
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1893 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One note on behalf of English actor Johnston Forbes-Robertson to Miss Johnson, writing that he will be unable to accept Miss Johnson's invitation for February 1.
Letter from William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920Undated.
Letter from Edward John Gregory to John Arthur Lomax, March 17, 1906
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1906 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter Edward John Gregory to painter John Arthur Lomax, apologizing for not sooner responding to his letter of March 5th. Gregory addresses Lomax's invitation to a golf match, and writes that he is complimented by the invitation but declines.
Letter from William Holman Hunt to Frederic George Stephens, July 16, 1854
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1854 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One copy of a portion of a letter from English painter William Holman Hunt to art critic Frederic George Stephens, transcribed by William Allingham, regarding Hunt's time in Jerusalem. The letter contains a note made by Allingham, describing the transcriptions as excerpts from a letter from Holman Hunt to F. Stephens. The excerpts mention Hunt's thoughts living amongst the M...
Letter from Emile Sauret, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by French violinist and composer Emile Sauret.
Letter from Emile Sauret, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by French violinist and composer Emile Sauret, from partial letter informing the recipient of a prior engagement and that he will be unable to attend.
Letter from George Petrie to Samuel Ferguson, May 15, 18uu-19uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18-19 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to Irish poet Samuel Ferguson, thanking Ferguson and his wife for their invitation, which Petrie would be happy to accept should his health allow it. Petrie writes that he longs to see Allingham again and talk with him, and is looking forward to making Mr. Darcy Mague.
Letter from Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie to Miss Johnson, 18uu-19uu
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 18-19 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie to Miss Johnson, requesting for Miss Johnson to not give her brother Ritchie's letter should he not be well enough. Ritchie writes that Miss Johnson should tear up her letter should her request be improbable.
Letter from William Allingham, c. 1886
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1886 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920Circa 1886.
Letter from William Allingham, c. 1870
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1870 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920Circa 1870.
Letter from George Cruikshank, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920Undated.

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