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Author: Rockman, Ray >>
Address: The Howard Hotel, Norfolk Street, Victoria Embankment
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 189[9], March, 31 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: He does not know how much she regrets not being in 'Robespierre'. She would have been happy with the smallest part at the reappearance. Could she understudy Miss Terry or play parts on the American tour. She has just had a letter from the Nymans writing joyously of Irving's health and hopes for America. She wishes him success.
Published: -
Notes: HI regrets 31/3/99. In early April Ray Rockman wrote to "Uncle Bram" saying she had known there were no parts but had been told to write. She had never attended a Lyceum first night, and was sent DC B44 for 'Robespierre' on 15th April.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 8250    
Author: Burdett-Coutts, William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett >>
Address: 1 Stratton Street, W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: [London]
Date: 1899, April, 1 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Could they have a box or 4 stalls for the opening night. He hopes the Baroness may come, but she has not been to the theatre since October. If not he will bring friends of Stoker's.
Published: -
Notes: The first night of 'Robespierre' on 15th April.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5102    
Author: Frith, William Powell >>
Address: 114, Clifton Hill, NW
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1899, April, 1 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: He wants Irving to see his R.A. picture which is dramatic and will interest him. He would like to see Irving to confirm his recovery from indisposition. Any time between 2 and 6 tomorrow, Sunday.
Published: -
Notes: Irving presumably replied by telegram. See Letter 1606. The picture is unidentified.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/24)
Ref.No: 1605    
Author: Keyser, Agnes >>
Address: 17 Grosvenor Crescent, SW
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1899?], [April?], [1?] Saturday
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: She tried to get a copy of 'Catherine' but it is not for sale yet. However the Prince [of Wales] dined there on Thursday and was discussing plays in Paris. He thought 'Catherine' too quiet for the Lyceum and is decided as ever against 'Cyrano' in England and in English. She enjoyed seeing Irving the last Sunday. She told the Prince about 4th May and how glad Irving would be if he were present. She is not sending 'Robespierre' back until Monday as she wishes to read it carefully again.
Published: -
Notes: 'Robespierre' opened on 15th April 1899. 'Catherine' might possibly be Dumas' play 'Catherine Howard' or even 'Catherine of Cleves'.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/27)
Ref.No: 2029    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: [15a, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W]
Recipient: Tibbits, Charles John >>
Address: [The Weekly Dispatch, Tudor House, Tudor Street, London, E.C.]
Date: 1899, April, 3 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Irving had written originally saying how glad he would be to accept dedication to him of new Shakespeare. As letter went astray merely tells Tibbits now, so that Irving is not considered discourteous.
Published: -
Notes: Dated copy of Irving's letter to Tibbits. See Letters 6632 and 6633.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/7/57)
Ref.No: 6634    
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