John Williamson Palmer Collection 1857-1898, n.d.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

John Williamson Palmer Collection, Accession 8099-a, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Summary

Creator:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Williamson Palmer Collection, Accession 8099-a, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Background

Scope and content:

[Praises Palmer for the idea of a collection of poems and mentions George Darley. ] w/typed transcript

[Approves proposed collection of Palmer's writings.]

[Approves suggested publication of an illustrated edition of "Folk Songs."]

[Approves his collection of autographic poems; confirms ownership of "Abou ben Adam"; refers to Palmer's admirer, the "Auyocrat [sic] of the Breakfast Table ( Oliver Wendell Holmes)."]

[Makes an appointment with Palmer to discuss his article on Appleton's Cyclopaedia.]

[Thanks Palmer for the honor done his book by its English translation.], in French, with a typed English transcript

[Thanks Palmer for his expression of sympathy; refers to his American in-laws; and mentions [Matthew Fontaine] Maury. ] in French with a typed English transcript

[Thanks him for the illustrated song book.]

[Refers to biographical notes about himself in Southern Literary Messenger, Allibone's Dictionaryand New America Encyclopedia. ]

[Refers to Matthew Fontaine Maury's pedigree and John Williamson Palmer's article in the Inquireron "Free Speech," and includes his own thoughts on the subject. Palmer also mentions South Carolina's secession.]

[Expresses his pleasure with Palmer's poetry in [ Camp and Canteen Life?].]

[Thanks Palmer for his book, which he looks forward to reading and studying.]

[Suggests that his contribution to the portfolio correspond in style with "Challow Farm" rather than "Shere Mill Pond" and "Sunset In Ireland," as these go back twenty years in style.]

[Discusses her plans and the difficulty with the printing plates of the aqua fortis of Trouville; and provides requested information concerning the plate.] in French, with a typed English transcript

[States that the plate will be ready and in Goulding's hands for printing soon; and mentions [Hubert] Herkomer. ] w/typed transcript

[Mentions letter from [Charles] Courtry; and regrets he cannot promise Palmer his services.]

[Discusses aqua fortis with a beggar theme which he has just completed.] in French with a typed English transcript

[Sends biographical information and promises to send a catalogue of his own etchings and principal paintings.] in French with a typed English transcript

[Discusses the work of Lalanne, Lancon and Martial; and sends regards.]

[Sends biographical information and current works; refers to Ewan Christian, William Burges, and Edd. Barry. ] w/typed transcript

[Appreciates Palmer's praise for his plate; and asks him to forward the money for it from Boston. ] in French with a typed English transcript

[Sends list of plates and mezzotints; and discusses his experience as an artist.] with etching and typed transcript

[States that the plate is finished and has been given to Salmon the printer; explains a mix-up in correspondence; and acknowledges the receipt of John Williamson Palmer's payment.] in French with a typed English transcript

[Writing for Princess Louise (Marchioness of Lorne), Collins acknowledges the receipt of the letter and asks Palmer to bring the autograph etchings the following day.]

[Acknowledges cheque for sixty-three pounds, sent by Henry F. Gilling. ]

[Sends the proofs for "Two Friends"; inquires about Palmer's work and the success of Tissot's "The Prodigal Son."] in French with a typed English transcript

[Says he will write the introduction to Palmer's book for free.]

[Refers to a review of Palmer's book, and The Saturday Review; and discusses the "new school" of novelists including [Henry] James, [William Dean] Howells, and Balzac. ]

[Praises his play The Queen's Heartbut regrets that she is unable to produce it; and mentions the enthusiasm of Longfellow, Holmes and Lowell toward the play.]

[Sends autographed copy of "Epitaph for a Husbandman"; and mentions Palmer's poem in The Centuryon Theodosia Burr. ]

[Writing for the Queen of the Netherlands, Staal thanks Palmer for "Orange Boven."] w/a card and typed transcript

[Sends a list of his collection of poems written in the handwriting of twenty-two authors.]

[Makes some critical comments on "the book," an unidentified novel by Palmer.]

[Thanks Palmer for the collection of poems "For Charlie's Sake."]

[Thanks Palmer for an article; and sends two figurines as a gift.] in French, with a typed English transcript

[Discusses his review of Palmer's book of poetry; and mentions his own new book of verse With Lead and Line, and the Editor Halsey.]

[Offers to show Palmer his statue of "Man."]

[Discusses his pending lecture tour; and refers to [Hubert] Herkomerand [James R.?] Osgood. ]

[Sends etching "The Ferry Inn" with comment on its theme.] w/typed transcript

[Sends the proofs of aqua fortis In the Forest. ] in French with a typed English transcript

[Gives an elaborate account of an elm tree planted in his honor.]

[Letter written in French, no transcript available.]

Acquisition information:
Deposit [1963] 1970 August 19
Processing information:

Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

Physical location:
Physical description:
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