| Author: |
James, David
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(r.n. David Belasco),
1839-1893 actor |
| Address: |
Holte Sheater(?), Aston Park, Birmingham |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1882, June, 20 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He has just heard from their old friend James Rodgers of Irving's dinner on Sunday to celebrate 100th night of 'Romeo and Juliet'. He was at the first night and as he will be in London on Sunday asks if he can come. He was at the similar 'Merchant of Venice ' party, and Irving's kindness must be his excuse - he is doing very well. Sends warm wishes. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Ticked. See Letter 5163. |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) |
| Ref.No: |
5118 |
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| Author: |
Russell, Sir William Howard
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1820-1907 war correspondent, journalist |
| Address: |
Carlton (Beaconsfield) Club, Marlborough Gate, Pall Mall, SW (Beaconsfield crossed out with Carlton written in) |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1882, June, 20 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Since seeing Irving and accepting invitation he is to take a cruise and go to Egypt and Lord Granville has asked him to dine on the Sunday of Irving's dinner. Business has to precede pleasure so could he come later. He would prefer to dine with Irving than feast with any Sardanapalus but he would like to be useful. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
See Letter 4041. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/37) |
| Ref.No: |
4042 |
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| Author: |
Armbruster, Carl
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1846-1917 conductor, pianist, musical director |
| Address: |
Drury Lane Theatre |
| Recipient: |
Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
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1847-1912 author, Acting Manager at the Lyceum |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Date: |
1882, June, 21 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
After kindnesses from Stoker and Irving he hesitates to ask again for seats for various named performers in the current opera season. He has still to thank them for an earlier artistic treat. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
He refers to Rosa Sucher, Fraulein Malten and Herr Jura. |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) |
| Ref.No: |
7723 |
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| Author: |
Blackie, John Stuart
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1809-1895 writer, Professor of Greek at Edinburgh, translator of Faust |
| Address: |
41, Courtfield Road, S. Kensington |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1882?], June, 22 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Miss Jenny Young a well known lecturer and singer has asked him to invite Irving to take the chair at one of her lectures. Irving will know of the struggle for recognition in life and his kindness will incline him to help a young female aspirant. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Blackie signs himself as Ex-professor of Greek, Edinburgh: he retired in 1882. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/17) |
| Ref.No: |
459 |
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| Author: |
Boucicault, Dion
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(Dionysius Lardner Boursiquot),
1820-1890 playwright, actor, manager |
| Address: |
15, Elm Tree Road, St John's Wood |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1882?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He gives advice about an American tour - Bernhardt and Patti were mismanaged. He recommends Abbey, Theodore Moss (Wallack's agent), Field (in Boston), Daly (New York), P.T. Barnum. He fears Booth will fail at the Adelphi. He offers to take the Lyceum while Irving is in the States. He writes about a proposed Drama Academy. The previous night he had taken an American actress to see 'Romeo & Juliet' and was greatly struck by it. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/18) |
| Ref.No: |
492 |
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