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  • Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, February 2, 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1857 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham apologizing for not replying sooner, as he was ill with a cold or influenza for a period of time. Petrie states that he has read Allingham's poem several times and it has given him much pleasure. He compares the poem to an old Irish melody, with "antique simplicicity." Petrie offers suggestions ...
  • Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, February 11, 1854
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1854 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham addressing Allingham as his dear friend and informing him that Petrie sent the note of introduction to Mr. McCracken. Petrie writes that he was shocked to hear that Allingham seeks to find his fortune in London. He also shares that his eldest daughter suffered from a bout of bronchitis, and was ...
  • Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, March 11, 1855
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1855 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham. Petrie writes to thank Allingham for his kind letter. He apologizes for not writing sooner, but shares that his eldest daughter has been dangerously ill for some time. Petrie states that it will be some time before she is able to walk. Petrie expresses his pleasure in ...
  • Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, August 24, 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham thanking Allingham for his letter, and is responding his letter after doing some research for the queries Allingham had posed in his previous letter. Petrie expresses his disappoinment in not having found any information, and discusses the burial grounds at a castle in Ireland. Petrie references...
  • Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, December 2, 1853
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1853 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham informing him that he wrote to Mr. McCracken as soon as he could regarding the picture done by Deverell, possibily the artist Walter Deverell. Petrie mentions that he had forwarded McCracken's reply to Allingham. Petrie mentions that whenever it would be pleasing to All...
  • Letter from George Petrie to William Allingham, December 3, 1853
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1853 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from Irish antiquarian and painter George Petrie to William Allingham regarding a note Petrie received and is sending to Allingham for him to read over. Petrie expresses that he hopes they give Allingham the same hope he experienced reading them, and hopes that their efforts will not lead to disappointments. The envelope is addressed to W...
  • Letter from George Petrie to Samuel Ferguson, May 15, 18uu-19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 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.
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