Holograph letter from Alfred Austin to Dorothy, dated Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent, October 20, 1892.

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Holograph letter from Alfred Austin to Dorothy, dated Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent, October 20, 1892.

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This item is a holograph letter, signed by Alfred Austin, Poet Laureate, to Dorothy, dated Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent, England, October 20 1892. It acknowledges the gift from her gardener of some Madonna Lily bulbs and helianthus plants. He asks her to give the gardener a copy of In Veronica's Garden which he has autographed.

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Austin, Alfred, 1835-1913

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Alfred Austin, English poet and critic, was heavily influenced by Byron. He made several trips to Italy following the cold public reception to his epic-type narrative poem The Human Tragedy in 1862. Austin was appointed poet laureate in 1896. From the description of Alfred Austin manuscript material, 1863 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 73516332 From the guide to the Alfred Austin manuscript material : 5 items, ca. 1863-1869, (The New York Public Library. Carl...