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Author: Wills, William Gorman >>
Address: 454A Fulham Studios, Walham Green
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1891(?), March, 2 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Thanks for the box. He has written to Miss Bateman as discretely as possible since he has not heard from Irving. He has been loyal to Irving and refuses to let the play to her.
Published: -
Notes: Irving's ten year option on 'Charles I' had expired. Wills had asked Irving to suggest how to write to Isabel Bateman, but Irving's noted reply does not seem to have been sent.
Document Holder: BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2))
Ref.No: 4439    
Author: Brough, Lionel "Lal" >>
Address: Percy Villa, South Lambeth, S.W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1891?] 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: He has not forgotten his promise of the last Sunday to withdraw his advertisement from the 'Era' but was too late. He will withdraw it until the tone of the paper towards their profession alters - which does not seem probable.
Published: -
Notes: This may possibly relate to discussions at the setting up of the Actors' Association after a meeting on 5th March 1891. Irving was elected President and Brough one of the Vice-Presidents. Other letters refer to Irving ending his boycott in 1891.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/18)
Ref.No: 552    
Author: Campbell, Lord Archibald >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1891, April, 4 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Enthusiastic praise for Irving's performance the last night and for the beauty of the production.
Published: -
Notes: The play was 'Charles I', see the letter of April 1st. Later letters refer to armour etc. of the period.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/19)
Ref.No: 224    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: -
Date: [1891?], [April?] 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: He will be down later, but see Sergeant [Sargent?] for him when he comes at one.
Published: -
Notes: This may relate to Letter 8846, with Sargent mis-spellt, but equally might refer to the actor Jack Sargeant/Sergeant who was dismissed from the Lyceum in 1876(?).
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/6/77)
Ref.No: 8847    
Author: Campbell, Lord Archibald >>
Address: Coutt's Bank, 59, Strand
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1891, April, 24 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Effusive praise for Irving as the Vicar. Ellen Terry is heart breaking. Saw yesterday but did not buy piece of a standard carried at Worcester fight. Has, however, some contemporary armour from Gloucestershire. P.S. He hopes Irving's supper will not be on 2nd May when he has a great Highland feast.
Published: -
Notes: Refers to 'Olivia'
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/19)
Ref.No: 225    
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