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Author: Byron, Henry James >>
Address: Southern Lodge, St Anne's Road, Brixton
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1878, Dec., 31 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: He sends congratulations on the previous night's triumph. He was one of many friends, and was almost deafened by a man shouting in the pit. He has never seen such "first night" enthusiasm anywhere before. Don't let management worry him, but take things easily. It is trying and can be painful to a sensitive man as so many people think kindness means "kootooing" [kowtowing]... Irving has a clear field and much favour and must succeed as all his friends wish. No need to answer.
Published: L. Irving, p.318-19 .
Notes: On the first night of 'Hamlet', 30th December at the beginning of Irving's management of the Lyceum. Byron had managed the Alexandra Theatre, Liverpool, 1867-74 and subsequently the Criterion in London.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/19)
Ref.No: 728    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient: Stoker, Emily >>
Address: -
Date: 1878, Dec., 31 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He looks forward to their meeting the next night. After the play he expects her to go to Grafton Street. He will follow as soon as possible. Good wishes for the new year.
Published: -
Notes: "Dear Mrs Stoker." This is probably to Emily Stoker as Florence and George Stoker are reported to have been at 'Hamlet' on 30th December. From a group of letters connected with the Stoker family in Dublin. A digital image of this letter is at http://libraries.claremont.edu/col/phl
Document Holder: HLC (Reference: Box 7, Folder 28)
Ref.No: 7832    
Author: Long, Edwin Longsden >>
Address: 19 Marlborough Hill, N.W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1878, Dec., 31 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: New Year wishes. Congratulations - he was delighted with the last night's performance. He supped with some of the critics afterwards who were all enthusiastic.
Published: -
Notes: The first night of 'Hamlet', 30th December 1878.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/28)
Ref.No: 2112    
Author: Loveday, Ely >>
Address: 11 Keppel St, Russell Square
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1878], [Dec.] 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: No one among Irving's numerous admirers wishes him greater success in his new undertaking. He has risen by hard work and integrity. She hopes to see him act again and sends effusive good wishes.
Published: -
Notes:
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/28)
Ref.No: 2048    
Author: Pollock, Sir William Frederick >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1878?], [Dec.?] 
Document Type: Letter (3-8 p.)
Content Summary: ... It was strange that the restoration of the Oratory scene was so little noticed. Pollock comments on the interpretation of the Closet scene. Strangely he has just come across an affidavit from a William Shakespeare and thought he was dreaming but it is written by an attorney in Worcester. Returning to the play they are indebted to Irving for the first successful Shakespearean production for years, with better to come, as Irving does not do himself justice on first nights. He has never seen all the parts so uniformly well cast.
Published: -
Notes: First two pages missing. Probably written after first night of 'Hamlet' under Irving's own management of Lyceum as Pollock writes of the importance of the occasion and magnitude of Irving's undertaking.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/14)
Ref.No: 2731    
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