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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre
Recipient: Scott, Clement William >>
Address: -
Date: 1897, May, 11 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He has heard of the 'Comet' which he has not read and does not intend to read. If they were to take these things seriously they would be in a lunatic asylum. He knows these people too well to care for what they say. "The cut will mend" - an expression by a woman. And this wretched plaint from Louisa Moore. Can they do anything more for the poor thing? He hopes Scott is all right again.
Published: -
Notes:
Document Holder: HUL
Ref.No: 4887    
Author: Jones, Henry Arthur >>
Address: Burford Bridge Hotel, Dorking ( Printed: Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park)
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1897?] Tuesday morning
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He has had a letter which concerns his future plans and would like to have a chat with Irving before he settles anything further. He would be delighted to write a play for Irving and Miss Terry. He could see Irving any time after 1 on Tuesday in town, or the next week. He is house hunting for a place where he can write a good play.
Published: -
Notes:
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/27)
Ref.No: 1668    
Author: Porter, Horace >>
Address: USMS 'St. Paul'
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1897, May, 11 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Letter presenting Porter's 'intimate friend' General William M. Osborne of whom Porter wrote to Irving via the Consul General in London. He is a man after their own hearts.
Published: -
Notes: Blue embossed heading with flag with eagle.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/34)
Ref.No: 2742    
Author: Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan >>
Address: Claremont, Grand Parade, Eastbourne
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1897], [May] 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Anxious to get a good, big box for performance of his little play. To whom should he send? Hopes Irving received the little book. Emperor's character is elaborated with care but there is no scope for drama in the story.
Published: -
Notes: 'A Story of Waterloo' opened at the Lyceum on 4th May 1895 but there were single benefit performances including one at the Prince of Wales's Theatre on 1st June 1897 to which this letter refers. The little book on Napoleon is probably 'The Great Shadow', 1892. Irving was playing Napoleon in 'Madame Sans-Gêne' from 10th April 1897. Summarised by courtesy of the Conan Doyle Estate Ltd.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/22)
Ref.No: 967    
Author: Clarke, Joseph Ignatius Constantine >>
Address: 148 East 45th St New York
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: [ London]
Date: 1897, May, 14 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He has not heard from Irving as he had hoped, but still wants to improve his play. He sends greatly improved second draft of Act III. He describes the alterations and new business, and would have done more if he knew what Irving wanted. He asks for instructions, also for the balance of the price. Business is over there until the autumn when 'Heartsease' and 'For Bonnie Prince Charlie' will be on the road again. Both will be seen in London and Gilbert Hare will probably organize a provincial tour of the Scottish piece. He is delighted with the success of 'Madame Sans Gêne' and the tribute paid to 'Richard III'. Ellen Terry must amuse herself as the washerwoman. He very much hopes 'George Washington' will be performed at he Lyceum. Regards from Mrs Clarke & himself to Miss Terry, good Bram Stoker & all good friends like Loveday - cordial wishes to Irving.
Published: -
Notes: Irving found 'George Washington' unsuitable, and the other two plays were not produced in London. See also Letters 7526-30.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2))
Ref.No: 7531    
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