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Author: Tadema, Sir Lawrence Alma >>
Address: 17, Grove End Road, St. John's Wood, NW
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1901, April, 26 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He has been to see 'Coriolanus' but was too tired and unfit to come round afterwards. Was very sad to see the empty stalls. Gives some detailed criticism of the scenery especially the borders being misplaced. He would have written before but it has been varnishing day at the Royal Academy and he is 'dead beat'.
Published: -
Notes: After 34 performances in 1901 'Coriolanus' was withdrawn because of failing houses. Alma Tadema had begun initial designs for a production of 'Coriolanus' in 1880.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/40)
Ref.No: 119    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 17, Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W.
Recipient: Not known >>
Address: -
Date: 1901, April, 28 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He cannot take part in the Westminster Hospital Benefit. He is busy with his coming tour and has refused all requests except longstanding arrangements.
Published: -
Notes: Addressed to "My dear friend" and possibly to Frederick Durham as it refers to the correspondent's brother. The Hospital benefit matinee was held at the St James's Theatre on Tuesday 2nd July, and H.B. Irving was among those taking part.
Document Holder: P
Ref.No: 7848    
Author: Merivale, Herman Charles >>
Address: Hotel des Bains & de Belle-Vue, Boulogne-sur-Mer
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre
Date: 1901, April, 29 
Document Type: Letter (8 p.)
Content Summary: He ruminates over their friendship of 37 years. He looks forward to Irving driving over Hounslow Heath in 10 days time to enjoy their lilacs. He will see his 'Ravenswood' memento framed. Merivale comments on the play. He criticises Sir Alexander Mackenzie's music for the Lyceum. He fled for a whisky & soda when his tune wouldn't stop on Tuesday night. He tells a story about Alfred Wigan. Would Irving consider a play about Savonarola for which he gives ideas? He goes to the Comédie Française on Wednesday night.
Published: -
Notes: Addressed "My dear old Friend".
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/31)
Ref.No: 2467    
Author: Terry, Edward O'Connor >>
Address: Terry's Theatre, Strand
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: [London]
Date: 1901, April, 29 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Thank Irving for the cheque which he has forwarded to Miss Seaman.
Published: -
Notes: See Letter 5375. Miss Seaman (Julia Seaman 1838-1909) was the daughter of Sarah Frederica Seaman, née Bentz, 1812-1906, who is the likely recipient.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 8369    
Author: Kiralfy, Imre >>
Address: The London Exhibitions Limited, Earls Court, London
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1901, April, 30 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Sends season ticket for Irving and one for forthcoming Military Exhibition, also hopes he might see afternoon or evening performance of 'China' spectacle at Empress Theatre. Will send tickets if told that any principal members of company wish to come to Opening.
Published: -
Notes: Typewritten. Marked 'HI's thanks' and "Thank BS 1/5/01'.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5179    
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