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  • Letter from Peter W. Clayden to William Allingham, January 11, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1883 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British writer Peter William Clayden to William Allingham wishing Allingham and his family a late Happy New Year. He also thanks Allingham for sending his book, "Evil May Day," and shares his pleasure in reading it, and shares that he has had the most pleasure reading this volume. He also mentions that Mrs. Allingham's cousin has married Clayden's sons and he...
  • Letter from Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, July 10, 1888
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1888 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British novelist Mary Augusta Ward to Helen Allingham, regarding the possibility of Helen leasing her home in Witley, which she heard from Lady Knutsford. Ward inquires about the size of the house, the rent, and other pertinent information. Ward hopes Lady Knutsford was not misinformed, and is sorry to hear of Helen leaving the area. Ward apologizes for not a...
  • Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, September 14, 1849
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1849 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is just back from Boulogne. Patmore writes about fellow poet William Blake'es new work, which Patmore writes was very pleasing to him. Patmore expresses his desire at continuing his correspondence with Allingham, and hopes that the two may become friends. He writes that he is not a...
  • Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, November 12, 1849
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1849 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham thanking him for his letter. Patmore mentions a change of address for Allingham, as he is now in Ireland. Patmore writes that perhaps he may sometime visit Allingham in Ireland. Patmore offers Allingham his suggestions and opinions on Allingham's poems. In a post-script, Patmore expresses his desire that Alli...
  • Letter from Peter W. Clayden to William Allingham, June 14, 1884
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1884 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British writer Peter William Clayden to William Allingham thanking him for sending a copy of Allingham's book "Blackberries," and tells him how much he has enjoyed it. He also shares that he intends to send Allingham a copy of his book "Samuel Sharpe," which he says is a very different type of book. He shares his and his wife's regards for Mrs. Allingham.
  • Letter from Peter W. Clayden to William Allingham, November 23, 1876
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1876 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British writer Peter William Clayden to William Allingham thanking Allingham for the note and epigram he had sent. Clayden mentions Lord Beaconsfield, and possible disturbances in the Conservative party in the House of Commons may cause dissolution in the coming year. He also explains that he is only temporarily acting as editor for the Daily News while Mr. H...
  • Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 21, 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1857 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is sending him the Fable for Critics, likely the publication, and a volume containing two of Darley's Tragedies, likely referring to the Irish poet George Darley. Rossetti mentions a C.R. Kenealy inquiring about who he is and mentioning that he has not read any...
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