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Author: Lawson, Francis Wilfred >>
Address: 61A Cadogan Sq., S.W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1899, July, 15 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Hopes Irving is not overworking. Can he come that night, and he wants to see Irving personally. He is painting a large canvas "As the Dove falling" on World peace. The influential are gathered round altar of peace with Justice and Mercy. The Arts have prominent place. He wants Irving to see it and give a short sitting to appear as the one representative of the drama.
Published: -
Notes: The information is marked Private.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5187    
Author: Wyndham, Sir Charles >>
Address: Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: [London]
Date: [1899], July, 15 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He has obtained an extension from M. Rostand to let 'The Tyranny of Tears' complete its run. Rostand however needs the approval of the original purchaser of the rights - mere red tape. Will Irving write an approval addressed to Rostand and send it to Wyndham on Monday. He complains of the expense, but he must be fair to Haddon Chambers.
Published: -
Notes: Reply dated 19/7/99. Irving bought the rights to 'Cyrano' and presumably other plays. 'The Tyranny of Tears' was adapted by Haddon Chambers and performed 6/4/99 - 20/7/99.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5437    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Rostand, Edmond >>
Address: -
Date: 1899, July, 17 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Referring to 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.
Published: -
Notes: Written by Bram Stoker and signed by Irving. Irving bought the rights to the play but did not perform it.
Document Holder: MOR (Reference: Literary & Historical manuscripts)
Ref.No: 9140    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Farjeon, Eleanor “Nellie” >>
Address: -
Date: [1899], [July] 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: He wishes he could have been present at the opera performance. Her father is an old and dear friend and his childrens' success dear to Irving's heart. Good wishes and love to all at home. (Postscript:) When are they coming to the Lyceum?
Published: Eleanor Farjeon, A Nursery in the Nineties, 1980, p.494.
Notes: The opera 'Floretta' by Herbert and Eleanor Farjeon produced by the Royal Academy of Music at St George's Hall on 17/07/1899. Eleanor Farjeon (p.521) also mentions correspondence with Irving after her father's death in 1903.
Document Holder: Pd
Ref.No: 6083    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 17 Stratton Street, Piccadilly (15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W crossed through)
Recipient: Scott, Clement William >>
Address: -
Date: 1899, July, 22 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He doesn't think there could be a better Trustee than Lowne if he will accept responsibility, except Irving always leaves a power of attorney with George Lewis which covers everything. He is sorry to say that Stoker is laid up with pneumonia and is likely to cause a rather hard time. Two cheques enclosed.
Published: -
Notes: Irving had recently moved to Stratton Street and was preparing for British and American tours. George Lewis was his solicitor. E.Y. Lowne was proposed as a Trustee of the Neilson Fund.
Document Holder: HUL
Ref.No: 4898    
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