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Author: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre
Recipient: Hueffer, Ford Madox >>
Address: -
Date: 1897, Jan., 19 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: The Madox Brown sketches were given to the agent who called for them the day before. They are in one frame. (Postscript:) Of course they will be returned when done with.
Published: -
Notes: Possibly sketches of designs for 'King Lear' . Addressed "Dear Sir" but probably to Ford Madox Hueffer.
Document Holder: NAL (Reference: F.M.B. Box 11)
Ref.No: 7367    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient: Scott, Clement William >>
Address: -
Date: 1897, Jan., 20 
Document Type: Letter (4+? p.)
Content Summary: Next app/ce at Lyceum will be as Napoleon. Meanwhile Richard postponed for fitting opportunity, for although he is careful he has decided to begin work again with a part requiring less physical exertion. Most necessary suggestions have been made concerning the future policy of the Lyceum and the casting of plays - but the only important additions to the present company have been Miss Gertrude Kingston & Wm Mackintosh. 'Madame Sans-Gêne' has been in rehearsal for the last fortnight and will be produced in about a month's time. On Saturday January 30th 'Olivia' for 12 night(s), Miss Ellen Terry as Olivia with Herman Vezin in his original part of Dr Primrose.
Published: -
Notes: A roughly written note written during Irving's convalescence after injuring his knee after the first night of 'Richard III'. The letter is unsigned, but may be complete. Scott, who adds the date, notes that it was written in Irving's sickroom after the accident and it may have been written during his visit.
Document Holder: HUL
Ref.No: 4884    
Author: Mansfield, Richard >>
Address: The Shoreham, Washington, DC
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: [London]
Date: 1897, Jan., 20 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Sorry to hear of Irving's accident which he hopes not serious. Richard III nearly killed him twice and he has damaged kneecap. Irving works too hard. He hears the 'Richard III' production was suberb. He knows Irving does not like him, but tell him Mansfield, despite his sins, harks back to the old days. He offers to come over if Irving is suffering financially.
Published: -
Notes: Irving had damaged tendons after the first night of 'Richard III'. He did not like Mansfield in the part, and Mansfield had left England heavily indebted to Irving. Irving may have appreciated the irony of the situation.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 7983    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: The Norfolk Hotel, Brighton
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre, Strand, London
Date: [1897], [Jan.], [21] 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: All well. Toole first rate. Did Stoker do anything with the D.T. [Daily Telegraph]?
Published: -
Notes: Envelope postmarked Western Rd Brighton JA 21 97. With a press cutting from the 'Daily Telegraph' of 21 January 1897 of 'A Chat with Sir Henry Irving by Clement Scott' about Irving's injury and plans for the Lyceum including the future cast of 'Madame Sans Gêne'. Irving had spent Christmas in bed and Toole had come up from Brighton to be with him.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/6/207)
Ref.No: 6383    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre [Brighton]
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre, Strand, London
Date: [1897], [Jan.], [22] Friday morning 8.30
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: He has just received letter & cheque. Stoker should read and amend their advt to something like: 'Olivia' - 2 nights - unwell.
Published: -
Notes: Envelope postmarked Western Rd Brighton JA 22 97. Irving was convalescing with an injured knee.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/6/220)
Ref.No: 6384    
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