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  • 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 ...
  • Envelope from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, November 17-18, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One envelope from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham. The envelope is addressed to Allingham at Ballyshannon, and is post-marked November 17-18, 1850.
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, July 14, 1872
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1872 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham regarding a motion Allingham wants to make at the club, and has asked Woolner to second. Woolner expresses his desire to help in anyway he can but encourages Allingham to ask Froude if a more popular name would have more effect.
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, July 5, 1852
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1852 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he departs the 15th of July, and encourages Allingham not to go out of his way to see Woolner before he leaves. Woolner writes that he will return to England to pursue his art. Woolner mentions Tennyson and Carlyle. Woolner thanks Allingham for the...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, December 14, 1859
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1859 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham thanking Allingham for sending a copy of "Nightingale Valley," and writes that he was so pleased he went and ordered 4 copies of the book. Woolner mentions attending a party at Ford Madox Brown's, and writes that himself and Hunt danced. Woolner writes that his friend Blackburne, who contributed to...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, July 1, 1873
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1873 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is engaged the next Saturday with the Royal Academy Club dinner. He expresses that it would have been pleasant to meet with Allingham in the Kensington region. Woolner mentions that his wife sends her kind regards.
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, April 10, 1860
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1860 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, informing Allingham that he was unable to respond to his letter sooner as he was in Cambridge modeling a bust of Professor Sedgwick. Woolner mentions visiting Tennyson at christmastime and shares his anger at Allingham copying a poem of his. Woolner informs Allingham that Hunt's painting is finall...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, December 10, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1856 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham acknowledging his receipt of Allingham's letter, and noting that he had not yet sent Allingham his Oliver Cromwell mask. Woolner mentions the history of the Cromwell mask. Woolner also mentions that the Brownings are in Florence, and has not heard anything from them since they left London. Woolner ...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, June 11, 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham apologizing for not replying to Allingham sooner, and expresses his lack of time at the moment. Woolner mentions that the pain in his eye has returned, and his wife is away otherwise he would have asked for her help in replying. Woolner writes that Allingham's note had filled him with despair, and ...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, October 14, 1866
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1866 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he will not be leaving for Rome till after christmastime. Woolner informs Allingham that he has welcomed a son. Woolner writes regarding the politics in England, and expresses his distaste in the English government and empire. Woolner mentions Macmillan, with whom he discus...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, February 9, 1867
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1867 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he was unable to find the time to write to Allingham from Rome. Woolner writes that it would take him 3 large volumes to write all his opinions on the art of Italy. Woolner mentions seeing Carlyle and Gladstone in Italy. He also mentions that Hunt was deeply saddened after ...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, circa 1866
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1866 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham. The letter is partially missing. The letter mentions Woolner's trip to Rome in the winter. Woolner writes that London shall see little of him after he moves to a farmhouse. Woolner states that Carlyle is in Dover, and Tennyson, whom he refers to as "The Bard," is in Lyndhurst. Woolner informs Alli...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, June 9, 1852
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1852 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham regarding a previously mentioned trip to Ireland which will not occur, as Woolner leaves for Australia next month. Woolner mentions his trip is in pursuit of making the type of art he has chosen. Woolner creates a metaphor using St. George and the dragon, to explain his de...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, April 3, 1863
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham apologizing for not writing to him sooner. Woolner asks on behalf of lady in his aquaintance who is interested in putting some stanzas of verse to music for an orphan school. Woolner asks that Allingham consider writing to her and offering his services. Woolner updates Allingham on his own work for...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, April 15, 1863
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham thanking Allingham for sending him several verses for his lady acquaintance. Woolner mentions that Carlyle informed him of Allngham's trip to Lymington, and notes his proximity to Tennyson, whom he refers to as "The Laureate. 1 leaf, 1 page 7.9 x 11 cm. eng London (England) Woolner, Thomas, 1825-1...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, March 7, 1865
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham writing to apologize for not writing to Allingham sooner. Woolner mentions that he has stayed more than double the time he intended to in the Isle of Wight, but mentions that he shall be leaving tomorrow at 12. Woolner will be in Lymington around half-past 1, and hopes he will be able to see Alling...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, August 3, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1856 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham acknowledging the receipt of Allingham's letter but expressing his lack of time to gossip. Woolner thanks Allingham for the photographic portrait, but shares that he has not yet gone to retrieve it. Woolner mentions seeing a piece written by Allingham in the Athenaeum. The...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, December 14, 1866
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1866 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that Carlyle will not be in town during christmas. Woolner writes that he will be traveling to Paris, and then to Nice, Genoa, Leghorn, Florence, Rome, and finally to Naples. Woolner writes that he put Allingham's name down for membership at the Century Club. He also writes that...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, December 18, 1866
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1866 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he has engagements on Sunday, and cannot promise to go to the Century Club with him. Woolner mentions that Allingham may call on him at home, but may be out. He informs Allingham that they have had terrible weather, and suffered a vile cold. In a post-script, Woolner writes...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, July 21, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, asking Allingham to enclose his note to Linnell asking for an appointment as Woolner believes he only sees people upon appointment. Woolner mentions that his son William is a good fellow. Woolner informs Allingham that his wife goes to Cranesden on the 25th to furnish their cottage, and expresses ...
  • Letter from William Henry Wills to William Allingham, October 13, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1856 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British journalist and newspaper editor William Henry Wills to William Allingham writing on stationary for Charles Dicken's pulication "Office of Household Words," writing to inform Allingham that Mr. Dickens would glad for him to contribute to the magazine. Wills also mentions an English ship with passengers bound for California wrecked. Wills writes about t...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, September 12, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1856 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he is no longer in London, but is staying with Sir Walter Trevelyan on his way to Edinburgh. Woolner also acknowledges his receipt of Allingham's previous letter. Woolner mentions shared acquaintances Robert Browning, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Willia...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, October 27-29, 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and accompanying envelope from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham apologizing for not writing sooner as he was busy with engagements. Woolner writes that he was not commissioned to do the Wentworth statue, and does not know who was commissioned. He writes that he does not have many updates for Allingham, and mentions that Millais is in t...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, January 4, 1871
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1871 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham wishing Allingham a Happy New Year. Woolner writes that he had heard from Carlyle and several others that Allingham believed Woolner does not treat him properly, to which Woolner mentions having sought to show his friendliness. Woolner hopes that Allingham will soon be rid of his bronchitis, and se...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, June 5, 1863
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham reprising a conversation between Woolner and Tennyson, regarding Allingham and mentions Allingham's work "The Music Master." Woolner mentions that he is reciting the conversation from memory as best he can. Woolner also mentions the Shelley scandal which has taken over daily life. There is a note o...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, January 8, 1866
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1866 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham regarding the unsettled feeling Allingham had expressed feeling regarding a wife. Woolner mentions Allingham's proposition of a walk in the forest, but regards the activity unfeasible. Woolner shares that he is experiencing a toothache and headache which have been making writing letters difficult. ...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to unknown individual, June 23, 1873
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1873 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English sculptor Thomas Woolner to an unknown individual, addressed as "My dear General," asking him to come and view the model of sculpture of Lord Lawrence. Woolner also asks the recipient to inform the rest of the committee as well.
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham informing Allingham that he will be unable to meeting with Allingham tomorrow morning. He will be able to call on Allingham Wednesday morning, unless something sudden comes up. Woolner mentions shocking news regarding Helen.
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, November 8, circa 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1850 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham apologizing for not writing to Allingham. Woolner writes that he cannot sympathize with Allingham's desire for busyness of London, and expresses his high opinion of country life. Woolner quotes Carlyle stating, "Silence and Secrecy are the elements in which great things fashion themselves together....
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, July 9, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham expressing his delight at the poem of Allingham's he saw in "The Athenaeum," the previous week, and believes their friends over the water will be pleased as well. Woolner mentions Allingham's trip to Cheam, and hopes the spirit of William Gilpin will enter Allingham's body, as he enjoys the landsca...
  • Letter from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, July 16, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham writing about the "dear old giant Linnell," perhaps referring to English artist John Linnell. Woolner writes that Linnell treats his guests with hospitable kindness, and offers them the products of his labors, including homemade beer, bread and butter.