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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Queen's Hotel, Manchester
Recipient: Scott, Clement William >>
Address: -
Date: 1881, Nov., 26 
Document Type: Letter (7 p.)
Content Summary: Irving rejoices at Scott's complete vindication by Lord Coleridge and his twelve intelligent jurors. The system in vogue in many quarters of distorting the intentions of honest people is intolerable. What does Scott think it cost Messrs Sampson & Co. altogether? Flat paying seems to be a pastime with the editor of the 'Sunday Sporting Paper'. He deliberately swore he was not committed for trial in Irving's action against him. But he was (and Mr Sims too!) committed by Sir Robert Carden to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court, where after his committal - Irving forgave them. He is not sorry his name was brought in. His connection with 'The Theatre' has been such that he could have no objection to his interest being known. He wishes he could have been cross examined. He would have told some wholesome truths to Mr Sims. Irving thinks Scott's little play charming and would like to do it sometime but cannot say when. Ellen Terry could not play two pieces in one evening. She needs rest and with coming rehearsals has a heavy enough burden. If Mrs Bernard Beere is anxious to play the part and Scott wants it produced it would perhaps be wise to do it. Irving would never stand in his path. Scott will know that Irving's tour has been unprecedented.
Published: -
Notes: Scott had successfully sued Henry Sampson for libel - wrongly assigned to 1882 by some sources. Irving refers to his own libel suit against Sampson and George R. Sims in 1876. A note on the letter by Scott tells someone to read the letter and mark the passage about Sampson's statement that he was not committed. Scott's play 'The Cape Mail' had been performed in 1881, but this may refer to 'Sister Mary' which is mentioned in later letters.
Document Holder: HUL
Ref.No: 4800    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient: Terry, Dame Ellen Alice >>
Address: -
Date: [1881?], [Dec.?] 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He asks his darling to give something to Edie. He probably was a brute but does not mean to be. He was impatient but is in her power. He professes truth to her but shows it his own way.
Published: -
Notes: Signed: Harry. Edith Craig's birthday was 9th December. This might also refer to the present sent in 1882 (Letter 679) but the signature seems to be an early one.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/384/6/4)
Ref.No: 8461    
Author: Kendal, Dame Madge >>
Address: 145, Harley Street, Cavendish Square, W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1881?] 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: She is begging for a poor actress and her children, one dying, and to bury another a fortnight before they had to pawn their shoes. She is sure many claims are made but hopes he will help. (Postscript:) Dr Stoker, Bram Stoker's brother can tell Irving all about them.
Published: -
Notes: Irving was Chairman of the Royal General Theatrical Fund in 1881 and 1884, but this may refer to the Adelaide Neilson Fund which Irving administered. Bram Stoker's brother George was in general practice in London after his return from Turkish relief work.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/27)
Ref.No: 1766    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 15a, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: [London?]
Date: [1881?], [Dec.?] 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Ask printer to send another proof. One or two changes yet.
Published: -
Notes: This may refer to the performing text of 'Romeo and Juliet'. See Letters 6233, 6953.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/6/56)
Ref.No: 6955    
Author: Burnand, Sir Francis Cowley >>
Address: 64, Russell Square, W.C.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1881, Dec., 22 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Stoker and Hurst have written about Monday, but it is Boxing Day and devoted to pantomime, at Drury Lane especially. He jokes about 'Two Roses' as a pantomime, referring to David James and suggesting Mrs Langtry as Columbine. He does not expect Irving will speak, but will let him know about 'The Colonel'. He wishes 'Two Roses' success but would prefer "more art".
Published: -
Notes: The answer to Letter 1014. 26th December was the first night of the light comedy 'Two Roses'. Burnand presumably always took his young daughters to the pantomime.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/19)
Ref.No: 8696    
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