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Author: Sutherland, Anne Sutherland-Leveson-Gower >>
Address: Lilleshall (Newport, Shropshire added in ink)
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1874?], July, 31 
Document Type: Letter (8 p.)
Content Summary: Lady Sutherland asks for the name of the lovely air which is played in all the sad scenes of 'Charles I'. It runs in the ears and she longs to listen again. Praise for wonderful acting; counting days to seeing 'Hamlet'. Asks what Irving's dress will be. Black velvet? Hopes nothing too wide and flowing. She likes short cloaks rather than long ; excuse her impertinence. Only worry is that such intense acting will make Irving ill.
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Notes: The music seems to have been 'Golden Slumbers'; see Letter 4316. Irving's first Lyceum Hamlet was on 31st October 1874.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/39)
Ref.No: 4210    
Author: Sutherland, Anne Sutherland-Leveson-Gower >>
Address: Lilleshall
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1874?]. [Aug.?] Monday
Document Type: Letter (8 p.)
Content Summary: Thanks to Irving for sending book of songs including 'Golden Slumbers'. Has had such pleasure in singing it. She is touched by his letter. Has great interest in him and is honoured to make the acquaintance of a genius. Would like Irving to be happy - only to be found by nearness to God and his Son. Quotes two poems. Feels Irving will always have it in his power to elevate a very noble profession further. Take no notice of her foolish ideas re Hamlet's cloak. How she shall like to hear him say 'Doubt that the stars are fire...' She will be too pleased [underlined] to have any papers he may care to send.
Published: -
Notes: In response to the reply to Letter asking about the music used in 'King Charles I'.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/39)
Ref.No: 4316    
Author: Young, Sir Charles Lawrence >>
Address: Peterley Manor, Great Missenden, Bucks
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address:
Date: 1874, Aug., 12 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Hopes Irving has not forgotten that he promised to visit them that month. Can he manage Sunday 23rd? They will be in town Saturday 22nd as he wants Beatrice in 'Le Sphinx' and they might come down together by early train on Sunday morning and Irving can return by the midday train on Monday. Let them know if he can manage this. Lady Young sends kind remembrances.
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Notes: The opening night of 'The Sphinx' by Campbell Clarke, at the Haymarket Theatre, 1874.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/44)
Ref.No: 4540    
Author: Montague, Henry James >>
Address: The Hoffman House, New York
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1874, Aug., 18 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Irving is not forgotten. Montague's hurried departure prevented him saying goodbye. He did not like to write to the old Colonel [Bateman], but he was sorry to hear of Dick's sad death - he was a fine and noble fellow. He hears they are telling lies about him in London - will Irving contradict any he detects. Toole accidentally fell in a hole and sprained his ankle and hasn't played all week. He hopes to play Paul Pry on Monday. Albery's play is a handicap. He feels welcome. (Postscript:) Wallack has offered him a month's engagement or more if successful.
Published: -
Notes:
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/32)
Ref.No: 2898    
Author: Gilbert, Sir William Schwenck >>
Address: 8 Essex Villas, Kensington
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1874?], Aug., 23 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Montague's unexpected departure for America has left the piece he was writing on his hands. It was intended for Irving but since he had not written, the play was sold to Montague. Is it of any use, in which case he will write to Bateman. Irving seemed to like the original idea which has since been improved on and an act and a half finished.
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Notes: See also Letter 1316.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/25)
Ref.No: 1317    
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