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  • Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, April 28, 1854
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1854 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham expressing his discontent for the Daily News and its publisher, Frederick Knight Hunt, whom Patmore refers to as F.K.H. Patmore mentions that there will be a position open if Allingham would be interested in taking his place, but also refers to the position as a plague. Patmore states that should Allingham he...
  • Letter from Emily Augusta Patmore to William Allingham, circa 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1856 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British author and wife of Coventry Patmore, Emily Augusta Patmore to William Allingham, writing in regard to an admirer of Allingham's work who had been staying with the Patmores. Emily writes that she has been unable to procure a copy of Allingham's volume as a gift to the young lady, and inquires whether Allingham would be willing to send the permissions s...
  • Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, October 8, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1850 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to Willianm Allingham. Patmore mentions the Pallmall publication and that their editor may have omitted some of what Allingham had sent him. Patmore mentions literary critic Mr. John Forster, and discusses booksellers likely in relation to Allingham's book. He also mentions Chapman, likely referencing the publisher of Allingham's...
  • Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, January 6, 1851
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham thanking him for the kind wishes of the season, and discusses the New Year time. Patmore writes that he has reached a standstill in his poem, and he feels it will be that way for some time. Patmore writes that he sent a few lines to "Household Words." Patmore offers updates on many shared acquaintances. He wr...
  • Letter from Emily Augusta Patmore to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British author and wife of Coventry Patmore, Emily Augusta Patmore to William Allingham sharing that she has not left the house in many weeks, and does not expect to in the coming future. She has tasked "faithful Abigail," in finding rooms for Allingham. She informs him that she has found some rooms for 12 shillings a week, she informed the woman in charge of...
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