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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: [London]
Recipient: Marshall, Frank (Francis Albert) >>
Address: -
Date: [1872?] 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: As Marshall is powerful, be merciful. He quotes a popular farce " 'Tis all a mistake". Marshall has nothing to forgive. "It may be for years, or it may be for ever - but 'Enery Irving is true to thee still." They will make peace with a [cutlet?] the next day at the Junior Garrick at 3.35.
Published:
Notes: A copy made by Austin Brereton of a letter belonging c.1908 to Lilian Gifford. Brereton assigns it the date '88 or '89, but it is likely to be much earlier.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: Brereton Collection, Gift of Miss Chevalier)
Ref.No: 8596    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Brodribb, Samuel >>
Address: -
Date: 1872, Oct., 23 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He thanks his father for his goodness in his last letter. The insurance will be effected and he will keep up the premiums. His father will have 30/- regularly and arrears of £13/16/- will be paid. Florence will settle everything with Irving's lawyers. 'Charles I' is going well and Bateman is responsible. His father must come to see the play. Greetings. P.o.v. enclosed.
Published: L. Irving, p.223 (extract).
Notes: On paper already used, with deleted opening to "My dear friends".
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/3)
Ref.No: 534    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 34 Bruton Street, W
Recipient: James, Eleanor Mary >>
Address: 10 Pelham Place, South Kensington
Date: 1872, Oct., 27 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He has been looking after a disconsolate friend in deep despair at being left a bachelor for a week or so (happy man!). He left him the day before and found her two letters. What an ingenious plan for measuring the finger. He encloses the ring, thanks her for her trouble and will call at Hunt and [ ] if she prefers. If she would like to see 'The School for Scandal' he will send a box. He hopes to call during the coming week.
Published: -
Notes: With envelope; transcript in THM/37/1/16. Mrs James was giving Irving a ring.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45)
Ref.No: 1512    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 34 Bruton St, W.
Recipient: James, Eleanor Mary >>
Address: -
Date: 1872, Nov., 26 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Thanks for her kindness. He has been upset recently and one day will tell her why. He had rather she write than send him remembrances. He will call on Thursday and hopes to find her well. (Postscript:) He spent the last Sunday at Hatton near Tring with a friend - I. (or J.) James and wonders if he is related to her.
Published: -
Notes: With a stamped envelope postmarked NO 26 72. Irving begins the letter by quoting thanks from 'Hamlet'.
Document Holder: BL (Reference: Add.MS.45224.f.71)
Ref.No: 7862    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 34 Bruton St
Recipient: Monckton, Maria Louisa >>
Address: 43 Russell Square, Bloomsbury
Date: [1872], Dec., 3 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He is engaged the next night and is sorry as he enjoys being at her house. He hopes she can see his efforts the next day, and might have the previous night, because of the disgraceful strike. Has she been acting at Windsor? He seldom sees the 'Era' but that morning saw a favourable report of a Mrs Moncton without the k. He hopes to meet her and her husband soon. (Postscript:) She has heard that Bellew leaves for America shortly?
Published: -
Notes: With envelope postmarked 3 DE 72. Bellew is probably J.C.M. Bellew.
Document Holder: P
Ref.No: 8498    
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