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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre
Recipient: Not known >>
Address: -
Date: 1892, Oct., 8 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Thanks for the curious manuscript. It quaintly shows how most tragedies are impossible.
Published: -
Notes: Written by Bram Stoker and signed by Irving. This probably refers to the translation of Richard Voss's play 'Schuldig' which Irving decided not to produce. It may be addressed to Sidney Grundy from whom Irving commissioned a translation or Frank Waldren who may also have translated it. See under the title of the play.
Document Holder: P
Ref.No: 9240    
Author: Alexander, Sir George >>
Address: Theatre Royal, Brighton
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1892, Oct., 10 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He would be willing to keep David James, but his absence from 'Liberty Hall' will be costly. James says he is in partnership with the Gattis who refused to release Alexander for one day for the opening of his own theatre. In the circumstances, as they will profit from retaining David James, and Alexander will be the loser, he will cancel the engagement if Messrs Gatti will pay him £100, which he will give to Irving as President of the Actors' Benevolent Fund which is seriously short of money.
Published: -
Notes: This is similar to the letter of 07/10/1892 (Letter 112) which Alexander may have thought did not arrive. 'Liberty Hall' was staged at Alexander's St James's Theatre on 3/12/1892.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/11)
Ref.No: 113    
Author: Waldren, Frank D. >>
Address: Myrtle Vale, Surbiton, Surrey
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: [London]
Date: 1892, Oct., 10 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: He has received the enclosed letter which needs no comment. He hopes Irving can protect his rights to the play.
Published: -
Notes: The signature is not clear, but the enclosed letter in German from Herr Müller is addressed to Dr Frank Waldren or possibly Waldron at 17 Cornhill. This is part of the correspondence about 'Schuldig' by Richard Voss. Irving's note 15/10/92 refers to Conried.
Document Holder: BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2))
Ref.No: 8994    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre
Recipient: Hicks, Sir Edward Seymour George >>
Address: -
Date: 1892, Oct., 13 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Excuse the delay in answering - he has been very busy. He returns 'Uncle Silas' which he has read with interest. He does not think the play well adapted - it is not suitable for the stage - but Hicks and Laurence [Irving] have done their work very well. He will look forward to any other venture by the author of the 'Sub'(?). Good wishes.
Published: L. Irving, The Successors, p.178-79.
Notes: Laurence Irving was the author with Hicks of the dramatisation, which received one performance on 13th February 1893 and was later taken on tour. 'Sub' may refer to Hicks' play 'The New Sub' performed at the Court Theatre on 27/4/1892.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/39/4/1)
Ref.No: 4214    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre
Recipient: Scott, Clement William >>
Address: -
Date: 1892, Oct., 19 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: They are sorry Scott is going away - though the rest will do him good. Irving wishes he could go with him. When will they meet? He and Toole were talking of it the other night. They should get together as often as possible before Scott goes. Brereton tells Irving there is a chance of Scott republishing what they talked of long ago. Irving hopes it is true and has asked Brereton to call and see him either that night or the next. God bless Scott.
Published: -
Notes: This may refer to Scott's visit to the USA. It is not clear to which of his publications this refers.
Document Holder: HUL
Ref.No: 4864    
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