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Letter from William Edward Hartpole Lecky to William Allingham, January 29, 1869
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1869 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish essayist William Edward Hartpole Lecky to William Allingham thanking him for returning his book and for sending him a copy of Allingham's "Laurence Bloomfield in Ireland," which was published in 1864. He also hopes to rekindle a relationship with Fraser magazine and mentions having written an article for them many years ago. He also discusses the subjec...
Letter from George Henry Lewes to William Allingham, circa 1864-1878
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864-1878 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920Published circa 1864-1878.
Letter from Moncure Conway to William Allingham, February 24, undated
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from American abolitionist and writer Moncure Conway to William Allingham informing Allingham about his large estate. Also thanking him for the book, the pictures, and the unpayable things he recieved. He inquires whn Allingham will be coming up and tells him the Aubrey House soirees are lovely. A note along the side of the letter tells Allingham that he has not y...
Letter from Thomas Cooper to William Allingham, November 5, 1877
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English poet and Chartist Thomas Cooper to William Allingham sharing that he has asked him publisher to forward a copy of his new volume to Allingham, and asks that Allingham send him confirmation when he recieves it with the enclosed envelope.
Letter from William De Morgan to William Allingham, July 29, 1874
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to William Allingham apologzing for the unintellegible letter he left with Allingham's domestic, and wishes Allingham happiness with Miss Patterson. He also says that he heard from his sister who was told by Thompson, who was told by Madame B, who could be Russian author Helena Blavatsky, that Allingham would lunc...
Letter from William De Morgan to William Allingham, July 29, 1880
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1880 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English potter and novelist William De Morgan to William Allingham inquiring about run over on Sunday, but expresses annoyance in catching the train if it is that early.
Letter from Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham, April 4, 1860
Multi-Page Item | 19 pages | 1860 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish poet Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham stating that Holy Week has given him an excuse for keeping Allingham's poems longer. He also expresses his pleasure in having been able to read Allingham's poem.
Letter from Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham, July 29, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1862 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish poet Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham sharing that he has recently returned from abroad and had not been able to respond to the letters Allingham had sent. Allingham had written De Vere sharing that he received the volume of poems De Vere had sent.
Letter from Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham, January 22, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish poet Aubrey de Vere to William Allingham stating that he only has a moment to write a few lines to Allingham, and cannot leave England without sharing with Allingham his thoughts on Allingham's "Laurence Bloomfield in Ireland.
Letter from Walter Deverell to William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter Walter Deverell to William Allingham thanking him for sending Carlyle's new book. He also shares that he is very ill and shares that you take good health for granted. He also was able to draw a design on wood for him, but is unable to do anymore due to his illness.
Letter from Ellen Dickson to William Allingham, July 17, 1870
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1870 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English composer Ellen Dickson to William Allingham sharing that an unspecified person, Charlotte, shared that Allingham was fond of lavender, and Dickson has sent some. She also shares that Sir Charles Burrard has died and she attended the funeral.
Letter from Henry A. Bright to William Allingham, January 25, 1875
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1875 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British author Henry Arthur Bright discussing a voume which Bright has had some thoughts on.
Letter from Ford Madox Brown to William Allingham, August 27, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter Ford Madox Brown to William Allingham thanking him for his note and the volume of poems sent ; he also apologizes for the late response due to him being busy with his exhibit. Allingham's volume of poems sent, "50 Modern Poems," was published in 1865, the same year this letter was written.
Letter from Ford Madox Brown to William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter Ford Madox Brown to William Allingham thanking him for sending a copy of his book of Irish poems via his publisher, also in the letter Brown calls Allingham a true Irish patriot but not the incendiary type, this comment about Allingham's nationality is important due to the modern country of Ireland still being part of the United Kingdom during...
Letter from Fred W. Burton to William Allingham, April 11, undated
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18-4 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish painter, and member of the Royal Hibernian Academy, Frederic William Burton to William Allingham inviting him to dine with himself and Sam Ferguson at on Friday night (the 13th of April) at the Savile Club at 6:30.
Letter from Julia M. Cameron to William Allingham, April 25, undated
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron to William Allingham thanking him for sending 2 letters which she is now returning, having made copies she will be sending to her son. Cameron also describes the beautiful weather that is occurring. She signs off the letter with "But this is my 11th letter and the 59th min of the 11th hour.
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...
Letter from George H. Boughton to William Allingham, June 5, undated
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 18-6 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Anglo-American painter George Henry Boughton to William Allingham, inviting Allingham to dine with him on the Monday of June 8th. The letter's paper contains a watermark that reads, "Baskerville Vellum Wove.
Letter from George Price Boyce to William Allingham, July 12, 1878
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1878 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter George Price Boyce to William Allingham discussing a volume of Allingham's poems and says that he sees many of his old favorites in the new book, which suggests this a reprint of previous work.
Letter from George Price Boyce to William Allingham, April 6, 1880
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1880 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter George Price Boyce to William Allingham referencing a poem's line "lover of trees" and later Boyce describes the poem as dendrophiliac, in reference to the tree loving theme.
Letter from George Price Boyce to William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920Portion of one letter from British painter George Price Boyce to William Allingham in which there are only the 3rd and 4th pages. In this fragment Boyce mentions switching boarding houses and mentions that he is a candidate for the Royal Watercolor Society. On the 4th page there is a small embossed oval with the name BKINS & COLTD - London.
Letter from Andrew Kennedy H. Boyd to William Allingham, January 15, 1877
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1877 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Scottish minister Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd to William Allingham telling him that he has sent something to the printer and that he hopes Allingham enjoys it.
Letter from Andrew Kennedy H. Boyd to William Allingham, June 26, 1878
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1878 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Scottish minister Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd to William Allingham inquring whether or not Allingham is still in the country, and then later discusses a recent work and hopes to have another leaflet come September.
Letter from Andrew Kennedy H. Boyd to William Allingham, July 24, undated
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Scottish minister Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd to William Allingham in which he states that he has receieved Allingham's most enjoyable volume which the "stupid bookseller" has had in for weeks but only just sent it out.
Letter from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, April 26, 1850
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1850 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish poet Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham thanking Allingham for his letter and apologizing for not responding sooner. Ferguson also discusses the titles and styles of poems. The paper the letter is written on is also the envelope. It is post-marked April 26-27 1850.
Note from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, January 1869
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1869 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One note from Irish poet Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham addressing him by his pseudonym 'Patricius Walker' along with a line written in another language perhaps Gaelic. He also sends his sympathy and respect. The note is written on the title page of Ferguson's book "Lays of the Western Gael," which was published in 1865, but the note is dated January 1869.
Letter from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, January 9, 1869
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1869 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish poet Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham sharing his return from a vacation in Wales and Northern Ireland. He also gives Allingham the address of Irish historian Patrick Weston Joyce. The rest of the letter is regarding proofs of Allingham's work done by Ferguson.
Letter from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, April 2, 1879
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1879 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish poet Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham shares that he is spending Easter at home as he has business with the Academy. He also mentions a book written by Wilkins which was recently printed and offers to send Allingham a copy.
Letter from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, November 21, 1870
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1870 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish poet Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham introducing Allingham to Mr. William Wilkins and writes about his deserved reputation. He encourages Allingham to give him his consideration.
Letter from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, December 23, 1882
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1882 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish poet Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham regarding Allingham's alarm at the extended hold on Irish teachings. He assures Allingham that hes doing his part as a poet and a father.
Letter from Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham, June 8, 1885
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1885 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish poet Samuel Ferguson to William Allingham regarding a dedication that Allingham would write for Ferguson. He also remarks on their ability to lay the foundations for a school, in this case he seems to be referring to a school of thought or style based on their work.
Letter from Richard Monckton Milnes, Baron Houghton to William Allingham, May 1865
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1865 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English poet Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton to William Allingham inviting Allingham of dining with him at 8. He shares that he would be glad to see Allingham again. The letter also has a post-script from Allingham, that says, "For Sunday 8th (1/4 to 8).
Letter from Richard Monckton Milnes, Baron Houghton to William Allingham, April 16, unknown year
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from the English poet Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton to William Allingham sharing that he is very glad to hear of Allingham. He also shares that he would be very glad to see Allingham and his wife on the eve of their deparature, and will visit him in the country. The paper is embossed with the seal for the House of Commons.
Envelope from Mary Howitt to William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One envelope from English poet Mary Howitt to William Allingham. The envelope is undated but contains Allingham's address in Strand, which is a part of London. The envelope also says that it is paid.
Letter from Mary Howitt to William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English poet Mary Howitt to William Allingham informing him of a recent correspondence regarding possible plans. She also wants to remind Allingham that the next time he visits her, he must bring his manuscripts with him. She also in a post-script, invites Allingham to come see some gardens and asks him to let her know of his interest for procuring a ticket.
Letter from William Howitt to William Allingham, February 27, 1848
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1848 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer William Howitt to William Allingham mentioning Allingham's recent poems, and mentions the publication the "People's Journal," and a sum of 6,000 pounds. Howitt hopes that he will soon have more leisure time. In a post-script, Howitt mentions that fellow poet Ralph Waldo Emerson is still in England, and has been in Nottingham.
Letter from Edmund Blanchard to William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Edmund Forster Blanchard to William Allingham, referencing the new magazine 'The Idler' which was created in 1892, Blanchard mentions contemporary Edward Wilberforce and appears to be requesting a contribition from Allingham, but does not specify his relationship to the publication.
Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, November 30, 1869
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1869 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham explaining that she heard second hand news of Allingham from Bessie Parkes, and hopes that she will recieve a letter from him himself soon. She also hopes he would call on her if he plans on going to London for the New Year. This letter appears to only be a portion of the whole letter, as it does not contain a...
Letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham, December 18, undated
Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon to William Allingham thanking him for the "French Revolution" which is assumed to a book. She also shares that she has been visited by French artist Charles-Francois Daubigny. Bodichon also states that M. Betham-Edwards would like Allingham to find her an "intelligent hardworking lady." The letter's paper contains a watermark.
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 informing Allingham of her trip to London next Thursday or Friday. She hopes that he can come if he is able. The letter's paper contains a watermark for E Towgood.

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