| Author: | Abbey, Edward Austin | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 68 via Capo de Casa, Rome | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Nov., 10 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Has been travelling and just heard of Irving's illness. Hopes for a speedy recovery; Irving's energy and artistic example are needed. Abbey tried to learn every detail of 'Richard II' before he left, it will be spectacular. A Spanish company has been creating a sensation; leading actress very firm and dresses magnificent but a dreary play. The crisp air in Rome would be good for Irving. Reports sudden death of Mrs Abbey's father. Best wishes to Irving and Miss Terry. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was taken ill in Glasgow 13th October 1898 with pneumonia and pleurisy. The proposed production of 'Richard II' was abandoned. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/38) | ||
| Ref.No: | 77 | ||
| Author: | Anderson, Mary | ||
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| Address: | Court Farm, Broadway, Worcestershire | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [Bournemouth?] | ||
| Date: | [1898?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She is glad Irving is recovering from his illness. She is sending photo of herself by this post. P.S. Could Stoker send the script of 'Rachel' back? She has Irving's present address from Pinero. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Pinero wrote to Irving in Bournemouth when he was convalescing in December 1898. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/11) | ||
| Ref.No: | 128 | ||
| Author: | Anderson, Mary | ||
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| Address: | Court Farm, Broadway, Worcetershire | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1899, March, 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Glad that Irving is recovering. Thanks him for writing on support page at the Arts Club for Tony's proposed membership. She looks forward to seeing Irving back in harness, but suggests not heavy harness. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Tony is her husband, Antonio de Navarro. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/11) | ||
| Ref.No: | 129 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Glasgow, Waterloo Street. | ||
| Recipient: | Ashwell, Lena | ||
| Address: | 13, Cyril Mansions, Battersea PR, London. | ||
| Date: | 1898, Nov., 14. | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Greetings to both. Thanks for letter. All going well. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Whilst on tour in Glasgow Irving was taken ill with pleurisy, and the Company continued without him. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) | ||
| Ref.No: | 137 | ||
| Author: | Austin, Alfred | ||
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| Address: | Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1905, Feb., 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is sorry Irving has been overworking and must rest. He hopes he will soon recover. When in the North in October he called at the Theatre in Leeds and was disappointed not to see Irving. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/45) | ||
| Ref.No: | 166 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Baird, Dorothea Frances | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1897, Feb., 4 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He wishes he could be there on Saturday to welcome her, but after rehearsals he came home, and rests and stays indoors. He got rather tired and must be careful for the present. Go on Saturday by the private door in Burleigh Street which she will find more convenient. His greeting to Mr & Mrs Cook and best love to them both. [Postscript:] She must come to their next first night. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was still recovering from the injury to his knee after the first night of 'Richard III 'on 19th December 1896. 'Olivia' was playing at the Lyceum. Mr & Mrs Edward Tyas Cook were Dorothea's aunt and uncle. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/37) | ||
| Ref.No: | 196 | ||
| Author: | Blake, Edith | ||
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| Address: | Government House, Hong Kong | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1899, Jan., 5 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (12 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | A long account of a Chinese theatre performance. Lord Charles Beresford has been staying with them. They were sorry to hear of Irving's pleurisy and hope that he is better. Greetings from them both to Miss Terry. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/17) | ||
| Ref.No: | 232 | ||
| Author: | Carte, Richard D'Oyly | ||
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| Address: | 4, Adelphi Terrace, London WC | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1897, Feb., 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is sorry to hear of Irving's accident. Would have written before but is allowed to do little and soon gets tired. Had looked forward to seeing Irving again; such pleasant recollections of his visit when Carte was first ill. Has heard from Sir Alexander Mackenzie that Irving would like to come to first night on Saturday. He shall have a box. Kind regards to Miss Terry. He recently found note from her written when he was a romantic youth who wrote songs. He wants to show it to her some day. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Saturday 20th first night at the Savoy was 'His Majesty; or, The Court of Vignolia' by Irving's friend F.C. Burnand & R.C. Lehmann. Irving was recovering from his knee injury. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/19) | ||
| Ref.No: | 307 | ||
| Author: | Carpenter, William Boyd | ||
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| Address: | The Palace, Ripon | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Nov., 7 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | They were distressed to hear of Irving's illness and wished not to trouble him before, but now send sympathy and good wishes. He expands on a consolatory text and human weakness, apologises and says that Irving has often turned drama into strength for him. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | This refers to Irving's pleurisy and pneumonia in Glasgow in early October. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/38) | ||
| Ref.No: | 320 | ||
| Author: | Bendall, Ernest Alfred | ||
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| Address: | 35, Harley St, W. (Paper embossed: 60 Wimpole St, Cavendish Sq.) | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1889?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He should have called to see how Irving was but has had a cold. He congratulates Irving on being back at work. The lovely weather should help. Mrs Bendall sends regards. Come to the new address for a chat and smoke. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | This may be the occasion when Irving had a severe cold during the run of 'Macbeth' and was replaced by Herman Vezin from 17-26 January 1889. It is presumably not long after the Bendalls moved from 60 Wimpole St. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/15) | ||
| Ref.No: | 332 | ||