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Author: Merivale, Herman Charles >>
Address: Barton Lodge, Kingston on Thames
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1880, March, 5 Friday
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He is glad they met the previous night. Why did Irving think he had done anything wrong? Merivale was angry with Irving for not answering his letters about the suggested play since the suggestion was Irving's - nothing more. He knows Irving's weakness in this respect, which is common. Few busy men now are, like him, fond of letter writing. He will call for, like all Shakespearean managers, Irving must have new plays occasionally and he has plenty of ideas. But he must have some certainty of payment and prefers a lump sum. He admires Irving's 'Merchant [of Venice]' as a beautiful picture.
Published: -
Notes:
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/31)
Ref.No: 2396    
Author: Wills, William Gorman >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1880?] 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: He has been carrying out adaptation throughout. He does not think he has ever written better - the part will fit Miss Terry like a glove. He hopes he can send it in a day or two, something he can never achieve in a clean copy. He will look in at the theatre Tuesday or Wednesday night and leave the MS. but would prefer an hour to read it. The First Act of 'Rienzi' will be with Irving soon.
Published: -
Notes: This probably refers to 'King René's Daughter' to be performed as 'Iolanthe' on 20th May.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/43)
Ref.No: 4339    
Author: Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts >>
Address: Stratton Street
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1880, March, 25 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: The Costermongers of the Columbia Club asked her to thank Irving for admitting them to the Lyceum. The Coster who presented him with the address begged her to say they thoroughly enjoyed themselves and gave Irving three cheers. This happened on Tuesday, and delighted all Irving's friends. They are pleased with the bright cold weather and the idea that Irving is engaging Richmond. He will tell her about it the next day.
Published: -
Notes: Columbia Square and the Columbia Market were the Baroness's social developments for the poor in the East End of London. The reference to Richmond is unexplained.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8)
Ref.No: 851    
Author: Wills, William Gorman >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1880?] 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He sends back proofs and MS. insertion which extirpates Theodore Martin. The Prologue was difficult to write. The entrance of Rienzi when his brother is dead requires careful consideration. He expands on the surprise, anticipating a great scene in Act 3, etc. and is glad of Irving's comments. He sends a correction for the opening lines.
Published: -
Notes: Wills was re-writng 'King René's Daughter' as 'Iolanthe' at the same time as working on 'Rienzi'. The correction is probably to the latter play.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/43)
Ref.No: 4346    
Author: Taylor, Laura Wilson >>
Address: Lavender Sweep, Wandsworth, S.W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1880], April, 14 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: She reminds him of promise of stalls or a box for Friday evening. They would prefer stalls. She wants a treat for her sister Mrs Kingsley and her husband who stay until Saturday. Her mother-in-law is very deaf so they would like stalls near the orchestra.
Published: -
Notes: Box 7 sent 15/4/80.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5359    
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