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Author: Wyndham, Sir Charles >>
Address: Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, W
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1890, Nov., 24 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Irving is too busy to pay attention to such a paper as the 'Hawk' but since he takes great interest in the dignity of their calling Wyndham draws his attention to an enclosed paragraph. It is typical of the many insults of Mr Moore [More?] almost weekly. He has often suggested that no actors are gentlemen or actresses virtuous. Wyndham has steadily refused to advertise in a paper thowing mud at their profession. When Irving informed his colleagues of the accusations in the 'Pall Mall Gazette' some years before, they were at least given honestly and in ignorance of the subject. Moore is different as he has been connected with theatres and could learn the truth. Advertising with such a man seems unflattering to them and as their leader he asks Irving to reflect on the position.
Published: -
Notes: Probably 'The Tomahawk' a satirical periodical; and George Moore, but Letter 4634 refers to Mr More. The paragraph is not present.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/43)
Ref.No: 4633    
Author: Hare, Sir John >>
Address: 3 Park Crescent, W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1890?], [Dec.?] Sunday
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Can he see Irving the next day on a matter of mutual interest on which he would like Irving's advice and support? It is about Smalley's book, and he thinks some action should be taken about the body so shamefully attacked. Hare intends to bring it before the Committee of the Garrick Club the next Saturday. The man is generally detested and Hare rejoices in the thought of getting him kicked out. At least the matter can be brought forward.
Published: -
Notes: Headed: Private. G.W. Smalley was a controversial American correspondent, and his book ('London Letters', 1890?) seems to have referred to a dispute at the Garrick Club between actors and other members. See also Letter 3714.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/26)
Ref.No: 1742    
Author: Smalley, George Washburn >>
Address: 8 Chester Place, Hyde Park Square, W
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1890, Dec. 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He refers to a pasage in his book about a past dispute at the Garrick Club - apparently between actors and other members. Surely Irving does not doubt there has been a very great change ? Anthony Trollope told him the story he refers to. He is sorry that Irving should take it ill.
Published: -
Notes: John Hare had also taken offence at the reference; see Letter 1742. It is probably in Smalley's book 'London Letters', 1890.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/38)
Ref.No: 3714    
Author: Martin, Helena (Helena Faucit) >>
Address: 31 Onslow Square SW
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1891, Jan., 7 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: She sends Irving a privately printed copy of her letter on Hermione. She has been prisoner in the house for weeks with a severe bronchial cough, and therefore missed Irving in 'Ravenswood'.
Published: -
Notes:
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/30)
Ref.No: 2280    
Author: Barnard, Frederick >>
Address: 5a Elm Tree Road, St John's Wood
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1891, Jan., 21 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He asks for the play title in which Irving played Bill Sikes - was it 'Nancy' or 'Oliver Twist'? He is still in "great labour" having been delivered of 20 man children - the day before Charles I followed Bill Sikes.They are good. Still 28 to follow.
Published: -
Notes: Irving played Bill Sikes in John Oxenford's 'Oliver Twist' at the Queen's Theatre in 1868. Barnard is referring to his composite drawing of Irving in 38 roles, completed in 1891. He seems already to have moved to Hamilton Gardens as the previous letter is addressed from there.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/13)
Ref.No: 202    
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