| Author: |
Tadema, Sir Lawrence Alma
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1836-1912 painter |
| Address: |
Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, NW. |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1882, July, 29 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Expresses great appreciation after seeing the one hundredth night of 'Romeo & Juliet' and attending the banquet on the tented Lyceum stage afterwards. Also thanks Irving for the receipt of £500. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Alma Tadema does not specify the play but the date confirms the 100th performance. The £500 is probably for the designs for 'Coriolanus', which was not produced until 1901. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/1/36) |
| Ref.No: |
117 |
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| Author: |
Winter, William
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1836-1917 American journalist, dramatic critic |
| Address: |
Morley's Hotel |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1882, July, 29 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He has just received the copy of Irving's edition of 'Romeo & Juliet'. He will prize it and thanks Irving for his friendship. There is nothing so real as true friendship between comrades. He likes to feel he can claim a place in Irving's memory as comrade and friend. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/43) |
| Ref.No: |
4518 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. |
| Recipient: |
Damala, Jacques
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(Aristide Damalas), 1855-1889 husband of Sarah Bernhardt, actor |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Date: |
[1882?] Monday |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
It is too late for him to use the stalls for that night. If he can call at the Lyceum the next day between 2 & 3 o'clock Irving will be pleased to see him. He is engaged that night. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
The addressee's name is not clear. |
| Document Holder: |
P |
| Ref.No: |
8425 |
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| Author: |
Merivale, Herman Charles
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1839-1906 playwright |
| Address: |
Garrick Club |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1882, July, 31 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He stayed the night at Wilson Barrett's and asked him about American rights. Except by selling a play to a Yankee you cannot secure yourself against thieves, but while unpublished it is practically secure. The next day between 1 & 2. He looks forward to their long "confab". |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/31) |
| Ref.No: |
2400 |
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| Author: |
Bastien-Lepage, Jules
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1848-1884 artist |
| Address: |
104 Regent Street (15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. crossed out) |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1882], [Aug.?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
When can he join him - give him a firm appointment. He cannot remain in London indefinitely and must finish the portrait. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
In French in pencil, not addressed to Irving, but clearly written during a fruitless call. Letter 7614 shows the portrait was begun in July. The Lyceum season ended on 29th July, the new season beginning on 2nd September. |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) |
| Ref.No: |
7615 |
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