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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 Peter W. Clayden to William Allingham, September 25, 1884
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1884 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British writer Peter William Clayden to William Allingham telling of his recent return from South Wales. He also responds to Allingham about 2,000 pounds spent, and states that the only way to make a Liberal paper succeed is under good management, and discusses different publications, such as the Sussex Gazette. He invites Allingham to dine with him next time...
  • 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...
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