| Author: | Anderson, Mary | ||
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| Address: | Court Farm, Broadway , Worcestershire. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1897?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Sending a play ('Rachel' by Lord Lytton). The part of Eleazer(?) would fit Irving like a glove. Please send his reaction so she can tell Lady Lytton. Recommends Lope de Vega, Calderon de la Barca 'the Shakespeare of Spain'. Tony (de Navarro), her husband, also recommends modern Spanish playwrights and will prepare some scenarios. Pleasure to meet Irving recently out of 'war paint' and to know him better. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/1) | ||
| Ref.No: | 124 | ||
| Author: | Anderson, Mary | ||
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| Address: | Sea View Hotel, Hastings (written. Printed: Park Lodge, Albert Gate, S.W. crossed out) | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1898?], [Jan.?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Asks for a photo of Irving 'not in character' - with an inscription for her little home. Delighted in his new success 'from your own boy'. Looking forward to Irving visiting Broadway, her home in the Cotswolds, to get fresh air. Asks what has become of the script of 'Rachel' that she sent him. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Refers probably to Laurence Irving's play 'Peter the Great' which opened at the Lyceum 1st January 1898. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/11) | ||
| Ref.No: | 130 | ||
| Author: | Austin, Alfred | ||
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| Address: | Woodlands, Cobham, Surrey | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, Aug., 31 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | An improvement on the play 'The Tenant of Avoncervent' could be made by making the last scene of Act II a Harvest Supper. Would Irving let him know his opinion as he may hear at any moment from Alexander who has been generous. Good luck with the rehearsals. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was rehearsing 'Ravenswood'. Austin had written a play for George Alexander's consideration. It was not performed. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) | ||
| Ref.No: | 157 | ||
| Author: | Austin, Alfred | ||
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| Address: | Carlton Club, Pall Mall, SW. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1882, Jan., 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Sending a complete copy of 'Savonarola' and would like Irving's views. He could call in the next three days and would like to make Irving's acquaintance. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) | ||
| Ref.No: | 148 | ||
| Author: | Austin, Alfred | ||
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| Address: | Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, April, 30 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (8 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Sending book with 'friendly word inside'. Has Irving seen paper on 'Macbeth as a Celt'? It is a subject they discussed. Austin is impressed by Sir Theodore Martin's translation of the play 'The Gladiator of Ravenna', which has been staged in Italy. He has not forgotten Irving's invitation. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was playing Macbeth at the Lyceum. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) | ||
| Ref.No: | 150 | ||
| Author: | Austin, Alfred | ||
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| Address: | Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1890, Oct., 7 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (12 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Discusses 'Ravenswood' in some detail - a lovely and artistic production. Hopes it will fill Irving's coffers. Regrets the refusal of his comedy with a lovely part for Ellen Terry. Suggests some new moves in 'Ravenswood' when Edgar fires his gun. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) | ||
| Ref.No: | 162 | ||
| Author: | Austin, Alfred | ||
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| Address: | Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, Dec., 2 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (8 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Coming to Irving's party and also to Lyceum where he will sit in 'the coign of vantage'. Sending Irving his play 'Savonarola' - makes many comments as to its content and quality. Sending Irving first volume of Austin's Collected Poetical Works. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving rejected 'Savonarola'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) | ||
| Ref.No: | 163 | ||
| Author: | Austin, Alfred | ||
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| Address: | Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1893, Feb., 23 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (7 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Enormous praise for Irving in 'Becket'. Also mentions the acting of Terriss, Forbes Robertson and Ellen Terry. He has also written to the latter. Sorry she is still unwell. Reminds Irving about his play 'Savonarola'. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) | ||
| Ref.No: | 170 | ||
| Author: | Aveling, Edward Bibbins (Alec Nelson) | ||
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| Address: | 7, Gray's Inn Square, W.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1895, May, 5 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Aveling's play 'Judith Shakespeare' was fortunate at Stratford-upon-Avon ; so good on Monday that it was repeated on Saturday. Irving's son and others can say more. Aveling wrote Orridge (?) with Irving in mind. This with the previous evening at Lyceum prompts him to ask Irving to buy the play as Irving and Ellen Terry have read it. It would wipe off all Aveling's debts. Does not know how much he owes but will sell to cancel all debts plus additional £10. He can settle landlord and redeem wife's typewriter. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/35) | ||
| Ref.No: | 176 | ||
| Author: | Caine, Thomas Henry Hall | ||
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| Address: | 6, Albert Mansions, 114, Victoria Street, SW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, Nov., 29 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Criticism of 'Mahomet' - potential subject profound but play deeply disappointing especially first three acts. Asks Irving not to say 'No' to author until they have compared notes. Caine outlines his ideas for plot improvement in some detail. Asks when they can meet; Caine is keeping Ms. for reference unless Irving needs it. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Mahomet' by de Bornier, published in France. Irving bought the rights, but found it unsuitable. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/19) | ||
| Ref.No: | 197 | ||