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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: The Windsor Hotel, Glasgow
Recipient: Johnson, Samuel >>
Address: -
Date: 1898, Nov., 30 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Irving asks Johnson, the oldest of his comrades, to convey to everyone in the company his appreciation of the kindness shown in the letter to him, which has touched him. The present disbandment has been their only break in over twenty years, and he hopes that when he takes up work again he may have old faces around him. Good wishes to all.
Published: Brereton, Vol.II, p.279.
Notes: Following Irving's severe illness in Glasgow from October 1898. This is a copy made by Sam Johnson of a letter entirely in Irving's hand, sent to Brereton when he was writing Irving's biography.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: Brereton Collection, Gift of Miss Chevalier)
Ref.No: 4173    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: The Windsor Hotel, Glasgow
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: 18 St Leonard's Terrace, Chelsea, London, S.W.
Date: [1898], [Dec.], [1] 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Encloses mail he telegraphed about day before. Was sent to Lyceum which seems stupid. They won't know he is away. Are they hurrying up? He supposes they are difficult to move.
Published: -
Notes: Enveloped postmarked DE 1 98. Irving was still convalescing after his attack of pleurisy. Those concerned are not identified.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/6/234)
Ref.No: 6402    
Author: Probyn, Sir Dighton Macnaughten >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre WC
Date: 1898, Dec., 1 6.20pm. 
Document Type: Telegram
Content Summary: The Princess of Wales desires him to send her best thanks for kind congratulations on HRH's birthday.
Published: -
Notes: Received Strand PO for Lyceum Theatre WC.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/34)
Ref.No: 3013    
Author: Jones, Henry Arthur >>
Address: G3, The Albany, Piccadilly, W
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1898, Dec., 5 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He is glad to learn that Irving is recovering. Torquay is doubtless good for him at present but he advises a month or two in the South of France. He recommends a hotel above Monte Carlo, and possibly Italy, Corsica or Algiers. Can he help in any way? (Postscript) Irving's son has made a great hit in his 'Masqueraders' by all accounts.
Published: -
Notes: 'The Masqueraders' was produced in London 1894; this touring production is so far unidentified.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/27)
Ref.No: 1673    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: The Windsor Hotel, Glasgow
Recipient: Tennyson, Hallam >>
Address: Aldworth, Haslemere, Surrey
Date: 1898, Dec., 6 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He is leaving next day after 3 months imprisonment and is glad to tell Tennyson he is well again. He is going to Bournemouth and longing to see some sun. Not advised to begin work again until Easter. Will be glad to be near London to keep in touch with Lyceum business - his proposed season being entirely altered. His illness was a severe attack of pleurisy but he will soon be strong again. Kind greetings to Lady Tennyson. Believe me, sincerely yours.
Published:
Notes: Stamped envelope Dec. '98 not addressed in Irving's hand. By courtesy of the Tennyson Research Centre, Lincolnshire County Council.
Document Holder: TRC (Reference: 3807)
Ref.No: 5623    
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