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Author: Brown, Hannah >>
Address: Stratton St
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1877, Sept., 16 
Document Type: Letter (6 p.)
Content Summary: How nice of those clergymen; she refers to the Bishop's comments. It was good of Irving to write when he was so busy. She explains the background of the crisis at Coutts & Co.... Irving does not say where he is going. The Baroness is well and joins in congratulations. Mr Sinclair is coming on Monday to present some book prizes for Mrs Brown to the youths at the Baroness's night school at the East. Mr Wills goes with him. She mentions the Brigade and wishes Irving well.
Published: -
Notes: Dictated to Baroness Burdett-Coutts.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7)
Ref.No: 583    
Author: Brown, Hannah >>
Address: [Stratton Street]
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1877], [Sept.], [17?] 
Document Type: Letter (5-11 p.)
Content Summary: ... She talks of a man of the age [possibly Layard]. The Turkish Fund goes well, the yacht is getting ready and gifts coming in. She reflects on the Turkish War. Mr Sinclair presented the prizes for her at the Baroness's Night School in the East. Messrs Bartlett, Hassard, White & Olney went with him and all spoke. Mr St John stayed at home with them. She was sorry not to be able to go. On Sunday she took her first walk in Devonshire Gardens. She mentions the Pollocks and Mrs Ellicott who seems quite in love with Mr Bartlett, who stayed with them for the Musical Festival. She does not think success in Society improves his manners. She may seem unkind about friends, but she likes talking to friends, and sitting near one "the tag end of a mother's blessing".
Published: -
Notes: Incomplete. Written by Baroness Burdett-Coutts. The East is the East End of London. Mrs Ellicott was the wife of the Bishop of Gloucester.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7)
Ref.No: 584    
Author: Brown, Hannah >>
Address: S- St [Stratton Street]
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1877, Sept., 18 
Document Type: Letter (12 p.)
Content Summary: She thanks Irving for presents. Affairs are nearly settled and the Baroness is rested. She is glad Irving is going to Blackpool to recover from the work and excitement of Liverpool. The letter he enclosed is touching and she will keep it for him with another some "Good Soul" sent him with a little old book at Manchester. She discusses the criticism of Richard sent, and the character of Hamlet. Mr Lacy comes there on Thursday to read 'Twelfth Night'. Mr Arnold called there on Sunday about the exploits of [H.M.] Stanley whom they know, having been introduced to the Bank and then Holly Lodge by Livingstone. She talks of Irving's battle with jealousy... They are keeping the refreshing letter to the paper to show to the Brigade. What happened to Trin at Manchester? They were glad to hear of Irving's going to Southport.
Published: -
Notes: Dictated to Baroness Burdett-Coutts. The book sent to Irving in Manchester is possibly that referred to in the Baroness's note to Irving announcing Mrs Brown's death in December 1878. It is probably Matthew Arnold who spoke of H.M. Stanley.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7)
Ref.No: 586    
Author: Brown, Hannah >>
Address: S- St [Stratton Street]
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1877, Sept., 21 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: John is delighted with news from Trinity just received. Mr Smith of the yacht has been there to luncheon and they both enjoyed their conversation. Lord Harrowby was also there at the same time. She thanks Irving for the telegram and is glad he is rested....
Published: -
Notes: Dictated to Baroness Burdett-Coutts. John is probably one of the household dogs as 'Trinity' refers to Irving's dog Trin.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7)
Ref.No: 588    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 13 Apsley Crescent, Manningham, Bradford (15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. crossed out)
Recipient: Fitzgerald, Percy Hetherington >>
Address: -
Date: 1877, Sept., 24 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: In reply to Fitzgerald's letter outlining plot of 'Vanderdecken' he would like the entrance of the Dutchman to end the first Act; he fancies it would be stronger. Asks Fitzgerald to write to Mrs Bateman what he has written to Irving. She prefers to receive a letter direct; a little bit of personal vanity which Fitzgerald will understand. Irving has not told her of the letter which he returns to save Fitzgerald trouble in repetition. Her address is Prince's Theatre, Bradford. They are there until Thursday night then after, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Irving likes the procession and demon and thinks Fitzgerald is mastering things. He has just arrived and writes in great haste to save delay.
Published: -
Notes: 'Vanderdecken' opened at Lyceum under Mrs Bateman's management on 8th June, 1878. There is a postscript referring to the back cabin of a ship, but largely illegible.
Document Holder: GAR (Reference: Fitzgerald, vol. 4, p.267.)
Ref.No: 1411    
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