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Author: Traill, Henry Duff >>
Address: 47, Gordon Square, W.C.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1898, May, 22 
Document Type: Letter (6 p.)
Content Summary: They have to admit defeat over 'The Medicine Man'. He wonders if it would do better in the provinces but London has rejected it. He praises the production and blames the failure on temporary word of mouth. He is disappointed but sorry for the company's lack of success. It is an honour to have written for the Lyceum and created a character for Irving which he hopes may be memorable. He hopes one day to be associated with a real Lyceum success.
Published: -
Notes: 'The Medicine Man' opened on 4th May and ran for only 27 performances.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/38)
Ref.No: 2941    
Author: Ryder & Amies >>
Address: Kings Parade & Senate House Hall, Cambridge
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address:
Date: 1898, May, 23 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: If Irving requires robes for the Degree of Doctor of Letters they will supply them at the undermentioned low prices. Scarlet Litt D. gown £7-7-0 Hood £2-10-00 Bonnet with gold 35/=. They will need measurements including size of hat.
Published:
Notes: Note in Stoker's hand on letter 'ordered 31/5/98' Also included rough note of Irving's measurements. Chest 40 Waist 37 Sleeve 33 Hat 7/8 Height Over 6ft
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/7/26)
Ref.No: 6457    
Author: Traill, Henry Duff >>
Address: 47, Gordon Square, WC
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1898, May, 25 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Thanks for Irving's kind letter. As he says they must hope for better luck the next time. Play-writing and play producing seem to be pure Monte Carlo, as Irving remarked the other day. He details negotiations with a German gentlemen who is offering 50% of his own percentages - Traill wants an alternative offer of a sum down. He asks Irving for a few minutes' conversation.
Published: -
Notes: After the failure of 'The Medicine Man'.
Document Holder: BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2))
Ref.No: 2942    
Author: McGrady, Henry >>
Address: Arnhall, Dundee
Recipient: Arthur, Robert >>
Address: [Robert Arthur Theatres Co. Ltd, London]
Date: 1898, May, 26 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Heartily approves of entertaining Sir Henry Irving at a public banquet.
Published: -
Notes: Enclosed with Letter 6556.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/7/88b)
Ref.No: 9263    
Author: Myers, Eveleen >>
Address: Newnham, Cambridge PO
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre, Ldn
Date: 1898, May, 26 
Document Type: Telegram
Content Summary: Do not accept invitation to dine in Trinity June 15 - it is settled Irving dines there as already arranged and goes after to Trinity.
Published: -
Notes: The night before Irving's Rede Lecture and Honorary Degree.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/6/482(a))
Ref.No: 6781    
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