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A character of a diurnal-maker
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1654 | Digital Rare Book Collection Cleveland, John, 1613-1658
October. 9. Numb. 37. The continuation of our vveekly newes from the 4. of October to the 10. of the same. Containing these particulurs of note, besides other. The affaires of the King of Denmarke, as they now stand, with his ioyning with the Marquesse of Badon or Durlacke The taking of a French ship, by Sir Sackuill Treuer, called Le S. Esprite, new built by the Hollander, and brought into the road of Harwich. A great and bloudy fight made lately in the Persian Gulfe neere Goa, betwixt the English, Dutch, and the Portugalls. With diuers other particulars of moment, from seuerall parts of Christendome. Printed by authoritie
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1627 | Digital Rare Book Collection
Englands glory in her royall King, and honorable assembly in the high court of Parliament, above her former usurped lordly bishops synod : with a discourse betwixt Mr. Iohn Calvin and a prelaticall bishop, whereunto is added the Bishop of Canterburies dreame
Multi-Page Item | 28 pages | 1641 | Digital Rare Book Collection
Anno tertio & quarto Gulielmi IV Regis . Cap. LXV, An act to enable the commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom to acquire certain lands at Woolwich in the county of Kent, for better securing His Majesty's docks there, and for the improvement of the same (28th August 1833)
Multi-Page Item | 22 pages | 1833 | Digital Rare Book Collection Great Britain
Shocking fire near Burton Crescent, and loss of six lives
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1860-1883 | Digital Rare Book Collection
Murder of Maria Marten, by William Corder ; Villikins and his Dinah
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1855-1861 | Digital Rare Book Collection
Letter from Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema to William Allingham, November 5, 1874
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1874 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema to William Allingham telling him he is happy to hear Allingham is back and hopes he is settling in well. He also gives his kind regards to Mrs. Allingham.
Letter from Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema to William Allingham, August 10, 1874
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1874 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema to William Allingham wishing his congratulations to Allingham and Miss Helen Paterson (Helen Allingham), based on the year 1874 it can be assumed these congratulations are for their wedding.
Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham sharing that she does not see any danger in her becoming utilitarian, and discusses her changes in mood. She also informs Allingham that she will be going, as she does every year, to the Isle of Wight. She hopes that before she leaves the two may meet at artist Ellen Cantelo's to talk. The letter's paper conta...
Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 18 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham sharing her understanding at Allingham not recieving letters from his friends in London. She also tells about a gathering at Parkes house and Mr. Bodichon introduced several Algierans. She also saw William Rosetti and his sister, Christina Rosetti, who are the siblings to the artist Dante Gabriel Rosetti.
Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham inquiring about which rail to use in sending a parcel to Allingham which contains 2 sketches. The letter's paper contains a watermark for Joynston, and is dated 1869.
Letter from William De Morgan to William Allingham, April 19, 1884
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1884 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to William Allingham thanking him for the lines he had written about Benjamin. He also shares some thoughts on religion and shares an allegory about liberty. He gives his love to Mr. Toole and his circle of friends. He also hopes that Allingham will come visit Merton, and see the factory.
Select fables from Gulistan
Multi-Page Item | 162 pages | 1774 | Digital Rare Book Collection Saʻdī
Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, October circa 1854
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 0 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham informing him that in a day or two he will receive a copy of a poem by "C.K. Dighton," which is the pseudonym Patmore would like to assume for the present. Patmore explains that this in light of the attacks he had sustained from the Times regarding his father's book. He writes that only a few members of the P...
Letter from Gurney Eugene Patmore to William Allingham, November 23, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British journalist and brother to poet Coventry Patmore, Gurney Eugene Patmore to William Allingham. G.E. Patmore writes to thank Allingham for his note and the accompaniment to it. Patmore mentions that his holiday had given him much pleasure, and mentions he journeyed to France, Belgium, and as far as Cologne. Patmore mentions sketches written by Allingham ...
Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, June 29, 1884
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1884 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham sharing that he is glad someone is occasionally able to find something uncommon in A.T.'s work. Woolner mentions the writers Pericles, Phidias, Shakespeare, and Homer. He also mentions Allingham's description of Hind Head, and also his desire to once again visit the New Forest with Allingham. In a ...
Letter from Joseph Milsand to William Allingham, May 27, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from French literary critic Joseph Milsand to William Allingham apologizing for missing the to times Allingham called on him. Milsand informs Allingham that his time in London is coming to an end, and intends to leave on the 31st. Milsand also inquires about Allingham giving up on using a book by George Darley, and asks Allingham to forward it to him before next w...
Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, January 3, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18-1 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham thanking him for the receipt of Allingham's volume on Shelley, along with Rossetti's pages of Cenci, which he mentions is an Italian edition. Rossetti could be talking about a copy of Percy Shelley's drama "The Cenci: A Tragedy in Five Acts." Rossetti writes that he believes Allingham to ...
Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 19, circa 1860
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 0 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham thanking him for sending copies of his book "Nightingale Valley," to Rossetti and his sister, Christina, as well as copies for Hunt and Millais. Rossetti mentions that he has not done anything regarding the commentary for Browning's work "Sordello," which Browning himself had approved. Ro...
Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, June 17, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham regarding a flysheet that Allingham wrote on the subject of the spectator. Rossetti discusses Allingham's opinions on the spectator in relation to the poetry. Rossetti offers well wishes to Allingham's wife. The letter's fourth page contains pencil sketches, including a dog, several birds...
Letter from Philip Webb to William Allingham, July 30, 1887
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1887 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British architect and designer Philip Webb to William Allingham acknowledging his receipt of Allingham's letter from the 26th, which Webb writes puzzled him. Webb mentions "renewing friendly meeting at this side of the Styx," and refers to state as "purgatory in the flesh." Webb writes that it will be some time before he shall be able to come and receive Alli...
Letter from Ivan Turgenev to William Allingham, June 22, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev to William Allingham informing Allingham that he will be dining tomorrow evening at Rossetti's and will be unable to accept Allingham's invitation. Turgenev hopes that Allingham will renew that invitation next Friday or some other evening. He also writes that he will be calling on Carlyle an afternoon soon. Turgenev writes that ...
Letter from Hermann Vezin to William Allingham, May 23, 1883
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1883 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from American actor and writer Hermann Vezin to William Allingham regarding Allingham's play "Ashby Manor." Vezin writes that he had found Allingham's play among other letters and papers. He mentions that some managers of productions refuse to work with plays containing source material from the Jacobite or French Revolutions. Vezin also mentions that he would enjo...
Postcard from Violet Paget to William Allingham, July 22, 1878
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One postcard from British writer Violet Paget, who wrote under the pseudonym Vernon Lee, to William Allingham informing him that she has received the proofs, and was releived as she had not received any information on the acceptance of her article. Paget writes that she has returned the proofs to Messrs. Spottiswoode. Paget also writes she is anxious reagrding her previous r...
Letter from Arthur Hughes to William Allingham, August 11, 1874
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1874 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English painter Arthur Hughes to William Allingham passing on a message from Hughes' wife to Allingham regarding lodging and gives an address and pricing. He also shares that he has heard that Allingham has found himself a wife, and describes Helen as charming. He also describes Allingham's fortune in finding an artist for marry.
Letter from William Howitt to William Allingham, November 4, 1850
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1850 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer William Howitt to William Allingham stating that they sent him a letter containing the review of Allingham's poems. He hopes that Allingham is doing well and enjoying himself. He also writes that Mrs. Howitt sends her kind regards.
Letter from Arthur Hughes to William Allingham, August 1, 1854
Multi-Page Item | 11 pages | 1854 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English painter Arthur Hughes to William Allingham responding to a previous letter from Allingham. Hughes informs Allingham that he waited to respond till he talked to Routledge and returned from being busy working on the background for his piece, "Orlando." He also mentions shared acquaintance, Alexander Munro. Hughes also includes a small drawing, and a not...
Letter from Alexander Munro to William Allingham, December circa 1855
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1855 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor Alexander Munro to William Allingham writing regarding Allingham's previous letter which Munro had yet to respond to, and mentions his intentions of writing from Paris during his visit with Dante Gabriel Rossetti. He writes regarding the poet and shared acquaintance, Robert Browning and his new volume. Munro informs Allingham that Arthur Hugh...
Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, January 5, circa 1850
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 0 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham regarding a new small magazine established by many young, yet obscure artists. Patmore writes that these artists include Hunt, Millais, G. Rossetti, and more. The publication is called "The Germ," and Patmore writes that the first edition has appeared and is full of good poetry and criticism. He mentions that...
Letter from William Ralston to William Allingham, June 11, 1871
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1871 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One note from British scholar and translator of Russian, William Ralston to William Allingham informing him that Turgenev, which he spells Tourgueneff, will be visiting on Wednesday and that dinner will be then. Ralston writes that dinner will happen at 7 pm at the Arts Club, located in Hanover Square.
Letter from Tom Taylor to William Allingham, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English dramatist, critic, and editor of "Punch" magazine, Tom Taylor to William Allingham returning the money Taylor had borrowed, when the two were in town together. Taylor mentions traveling and a play he is working on.
Letter from Richard Henry Horne to William Allingham, October 15, 1878
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1878 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English poet Richard Henry Horne to William Allingham thanking him for his early reply. He also informs Allingham that he does not yet have duplicate proofs.
Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, March 3, 1860
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1860 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham informing him that he had forgotten about the illustrations, and acknowleges his reception of the three pounds. He compares finding the money as one finds money in an old waistcoat. Millais writes that he is very busy and has had no time to write and hop...
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Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One carte de visite from British artist Briton Riviere to William Allingham. The photograph is of Briton Riviere. The photograph was taken at Fradelle & Marshall: Photograpers & Miniature Painters, based in London. There is no date on the photograph. Riviere wrote on the back his name and note offering affectionate regards.
Letter from Frederic George Stephens to William Allingham, December 22, 1859
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1859 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British art critic and non-artist member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Frederic George Stephens to William Allingham thanking him for a presentation copy of Allingham's book "Nightingale Valley." Stephens offers his opinions on the selected works. He also inquires about how Allingham has been doing and whether any new work is coming out.
Note from John Roddam Spencer Stanhope to William Allingham, July 10, circa 1877
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One note from English painter John Roddam Spencer Stanhope to William Allingham informing Allingham that he will be having a party at his studio in Kensington, Friday the 12th at 9 p.m. Stanhope hopes that Allingham will be able to come. Stanhope signs his note "R.S. Stanhope."
Letter from Nathaniel Hawthorne to William Allingham, July 27, 1854
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1854 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne to William Allingham regarding the welcomed note that Allingham had sent. Hawthorne also is referring to an unnamed man.
Letter from James Hannay to William Allingham, February 24, 1856
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1856 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Scottish novelist James Hannay to William Allingham writing to thank Allingham for the volume which he describes as a reprint, and is likely referring to a work by Tennyson. He also mentions him and his wife spending time with Dante Gabriel Rosetti, and his wife sitting for a picture of his. He also mentions Coventry Patmore going on with his poem, "The Angel...
Letter from James Hannay to William Allingham, November 14, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Scottish novelist James Hannay to William Allingham writing that he has been inquiring after a volume of poems. He also shares that American poet Buchanan Read has been in London, and discusses an American publisher in London named Delf who is also helping publish an American magazine. Hannay also writes about one of Carlyle's works.
Letter from Joshua "Guy Roslyn" Hatton to William Allingham, March 3, 1879
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1879 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer Joshua Hatton, using his pseudonym "Guy Roslyn," to William Allingham mentioning he is very pleased to see Allingham have something for the "Biograph," and requesting information from Allingham on the subject of a biographical sketch. If Allingham agrees, Hatton asks that Allingham let him to know when to expect it. Hatton signs the letter as "...

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