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Author: Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton >>
Address: Knebworth, Stevenage
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1882, Nov., 10 Friday evening
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He found Irving's letter on his return from Wortley. He will be happy to meet after the play on Thursday 16th. Can Irving reserve him a box? He would like to see 'Romeo and Juliet' again with friends. He sends a cheque. He will be delighted to sup with Irving unless Irving would like to sup with him, and in the latter case that Miss Terry would also come. He would ask his sister in law and other ladies to meet her. Would Irving let him know his preferences.
Published: -
Notes: Courtesy of http://www.knebworthhouse.com
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/29)
Ref.No: 2182    
Author: Hatton, Joseph Paul Christopher >>
Address: 14, Titchfield Terrace, N.W.
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: [London]
Date: 1882, Nov., 11 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Thanks for unexpected payment - has had fees from both sides and contented both. Love & thanks to dear chief [Irving] whom he hopes to see again soon. His people were delighted the other night ...
Published: -
Notes: Hatton probably refers to his negotiations between Mrs Bateman and Irving via Laurence Barrett over Wills' play 'Charles I'. He comments on one of Stoker's books.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 8080    
Author: Boucicault, Dion >>
Address: 16, New Burlington Street
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1882?], Nov., 15 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He has not yet spoken to [W.G.] Wills about Don Q[uixote] but thought their united names would be good for Irving. As to terms:- he prefers to leave that to Irving. It is a labour of love and he wants to be associated with a big success for Irving. Give them something on 100th and 250th night - the copyright is Irving's. He summarises the play as he imagines it, which he thinks is Cervantes "pure and simple".
Published: -
Notes: Nicoll does not list this collaborative version. Irving produced a shortened 'A Chapter of Don Quixote' by Wills in 1895.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/371/32)
Ref.No: 495    
Author: Escott, Thomas Hay Sweet >>
Address: 38, Brompton Crescent, SW
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1882, Nov., 15 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: On reflection realises it is impossible for Lord Lytton to write article for December. January will do nearly as well. Refers to entire failure of Tennyson's play. Asks Irving to arrange for Lytton and Escott to meet so there is no misunderstanding.
Published:
Notes: See Letters 1260,1261 & 1263. Tennyson's play was 'The Promise of May'. Some of the letter is illegible.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/23)
Ref.No: 1264    
Author: Boucicault, Dion >>
Address: 16 New Burlington St W
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1882?], Nov., 28 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He has read 'Robert Emmett' and is pleased with the dialogue but it has 3,300 lines - plays should have no more than 2,400! First Act has no action therefore cut it. He summarises the plot and characters. Will Irving consent to cutting and re-shaping? Will the author work with Boucicault?
Published: -
Notes: The play, by Irving's friend Frank Marshall, had been commissioned by Irving in 1878 but the Lord Chamberlain thought the Irish subject dangerous and Irving offered the play to Boucicault.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/18)
Ref.No: 498    
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