| Author: |
Ashwell, Lena
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(r.n. Lena Margaret Pocock),
1872-1957 actress, later Mrs Arthur Playfair |
| Address: |
4M, Portman Mansions, Baker Street. |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1902, Nov., 11 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Has been away but now writes to accept his offer to play in 'Dante' in London. Will he mention her name in adverts as she has had this advantage with a salary of £50. She thanks Irving for his understanding. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Marked 'Copy' (of my letter to your grandfather), and made for Laurence Irving. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) |
| Ref.No: |
140 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
Provincial tour 1902 (Belfast Opera House) |
| Recipient: |
Ashwell, Lena
>>
(r.n. Lena Margaret Pocock), 1872-1957 actress, later Mrs Arthur Playfair |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1902, Nov., 11 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
The American tour must be continued with the same cast as in London, therefore, it will not be possible to employ her at Drury Lane unless it became possible for her to do so. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Written by Bram Stoker and signed by Irving. She did eventually appear at Drury Lane in 'Dante'. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) |
| Ref.No: |
139 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
Belfast |
| Recipient: |
Ashwell, Lena
>>
(r.n. Lena Margaret Pocock), 1872-1957 actress, later Mrs Arthur Playfair |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1902, Nov., 12 |
| Document Type: |
Telegram (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Apologises but explains reasons in letter which crossed with hers. Good wishes. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
Irving is confirming his retraction of the offer of a role in 'Dante' at Drury Lane Theatre if Ashwell cannot tour in America. See Letters 139 and 140. Lena Ashwell did play in 'Dante' in London. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) |
| Ref.No: |
141 |
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| Author: |
Ashwell, Lena
>>
(r.n. Lena Margaret Pocock),
1872-1957 actress, later Mrs Arthur Playfair |
| Address: |
4M Portman Mansions, Baker St, London |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
Grand Central Hotel Belfast |
| Date: |
1902, Nov., 13 |
| Document Type: |
Telegram |
| Content Summary: |
Sorry letters crossed but if still free will engage for Drury Lane accepting terms. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
A reply paid answer; accepting terms for 'Dante'. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/14/1) |
| Ref.No: |
2603 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
Liverpool [Lime Street Station] |
| Recipient: |
Toole, John Laurence
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1830-1906 actor |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1902, Nov., 15 |
| Document Type: |
Telegram |
| Content Summary: |
He is on the way back to Belfast after playing before the King at Sandringham. The King enquired after Toole and told Irving it was 26 years since he first saw Toole act. He sent birthday wishes to Toole. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Ms transcript by LI with typewritten account from a railway official, James Wright. Irving went from Belfast to Sandringham on 13th November after performing in 'Faust', played Corporal Brewster in 'Waterloo' before the King and Kaiser on 14th, and returned to Belfast in time to play again on the evening of 15th. It was remarked that he took time on the journey to telegraph his old friend. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/1/42) |
| Ref.No: |
6021 |
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