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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Lowne, Edward Yates >>
Address: -
Date: 1889, March, 8 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: He hopes Lowne is well and happy and he will see him soon. He hopes Lowne received his letter before he sent for the books? He hadn't heard and Lowne would think it odd if he went to Streatham without sending word first. He encloses the cheque which he wishes doubled - appreciating Lowne's affectionate regard. He is struck by the monumental reverence and tender care of the compiler of the work. He sends the photograph of the Christ he has just received. He refers to the picture he has given to the Garrick. News from Johnnie [Toole] in Paris - Macready and Billington keeping company. He does not know how long Toole is there but Lowne knows the four of them are to dine together on Good Friday. He hopes Lowne will come.
Published: -
Notes: Irving had purchased Lowne's volumes of Macreadiana.
Document Holder: RRL (Reference: Theatre Manuscript Collection)
Ref.No: 5595    
Author: Mansfield, Richard >>
Address: Globe Theatre
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1889?], [March?], [c.10?] 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: What did Mansfield say in the last night's letter? Poor [Clement] Scott - Mansfield did not mean any unkindness and when he said white-washing, meant removing any slanders cast at Scott. He now knows they were lies although he once believed them. He is sorry if he hurt Scott's feelings - Irving should have told him his letter was open to misinterpretation. Irving must know what it is like working on a production. He means kindness to all but is often baulked by the treachery of his friends.
Published: L. Irving, p.509.
Notes: The letter to which Mansfield refers is not present and it is possible this exchange is slightly earlier.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/29)
Ref.No: 2735    
Author: Purdue, Frederick C. >>
Address: 131, Breck Road, Anfield, Liverpool
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1889, March, 12 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Purdue is a 27 year old man who says he stood beside Irving on the stage of the Alexandra Theatre and was a checktaker in the Dress Circle when Irving acted in 'Faust'. He asks for employment (not as an actor) and details his religious background and an unfulfilled love affair. He attaches a reference from George Smith, Lithographer and Printer.
Published: -
Notes: Reference in file with letter.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/34)
Ref.No: 3139    
Author: Arnold, Augustus Walter >>
Address: 9 Sussex Place, Hyde Park, W.
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: -
Date: 1889, March, 20 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He agrees to the short lettings referred to in Stoker's letter of 19th. He is puzzled by the letting to Augustus Daly as Mr Mayer wrote to him on 13th asking him if he would take his box for July, and when he declined, wrote twice more urging him to do so, as he was preparing his Box Office plan.
Published: -
Notes: With conjoined stamped envelope. The Lyceum was let during July, and Irving returned at the end of September.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/29)
Ref.No: 6327    
Author: Reeves, John Sims >>
Address: Grange Mount, Upper Norwood
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1889, March, 28 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Can he come later on? He has been so ill for so long and his doctor has urged him to be careful because of severe bronchial attack. He would like to see Irving afterwards in the Beef Steak room[sic]. He will try to persuade him to give a recitation at Reeves' matinee next May as it will ensure Reeves 'a bumper'. He has lost a small fortune. Irving on his own, no one else. Reeves' people are all anxious to come next Saturday, Mrs Reeves as well. May they use the Box?
Published: -
Notes: See Letter 3529.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/35)
Ref.No: 3530    
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