| Author: | Reeves, John Sims | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Grange Mount, Upper Norwood | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1883, July, 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Had forgotten that he had been called on to stand godfather to Barrington Took's son that day which would have necessitated him leaving 'Hamlet' before it was half over and would rather not. He must come another time. Hopes Irving's cough is much better. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/35) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3490 | ||
| Author: | Reeves, John Sims | ||
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| Address: | Grange Mount, Upper Norwood | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, June, 10 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Received Mr Maunder who will undertake duties required better than the man Irving mentioned -booze! He is sorry to hear Irving is unwell. Reeves has been below par since his 'Farewell'; he felt it most terribly. He does not go out at night though his voice is better. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/35) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3622 | ||
| Author: | Sambourne, Edward Linley | ||
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| Address: | 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, W | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1896, Dec., 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He was sorry to read in 'The Times' that Irving was unwell and hopes it is a temporary illness. Richard III must be a drain on his energies. He again congratulates him for his wonderful performance. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving damaged his knee ligaments after the first night of 'Richard III'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/37) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3658 | ||
| Author: | Reeves, John Sims | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Grange Mount, Upper Norwood | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1892, Feb., 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for Irving's charming letter. Regret on hearing of death of Morell Mackenzie. He is grieved that Irving is suffering and talks of the stresses of Irving's life and his search for perfection. He is proud of Irving's acceptance of small gift [unspecified]. He is sad about Wenman's death. He was rugged but good. Much love from all. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/35) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3680 | ||
| Author: | Reeves, John Sims | ||
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| Address: | Grange Mount, Upper Norwood | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1892, April, 27 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | All concerned about Irving's indisposition. Irving works too hard and sets himself too high a standard and must take it easy. Much gratified about Irving's evidence in the Music Hall affair. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/35) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3682 | ||
| Author: | Reeves, John Sims | ||
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| Address: | Grange Mount, Upper Norwood | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1892, [Dec?], 28 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for Irving's kind and truly friendly note. Feels he knows all that Irving wishes to say to him but let this be a matter of business. Thank God for a friend when troubles come. Hopes Irving's throat is improving; he may be able to help him physically in the matter. Will be at the Studio at 12.45 on Friday and hopes to find him much better. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/35) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3684 | ||
| Author: | Reeves, John Sims | ||
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| Address: | Grange Mount, Upper Norwood | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1893, April, 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Glad to see that Irving is ever more appreciated now. Would the Actors' Benevolent Fund like Reeves to sing at their dinner in May? Will Irving send him three on Friday for Saturday week to the Studio? He is suffering from bronchitis. 'With love ever' | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'My very dear old friend'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/35) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3699 | ||
| Author: | Santley, Charles | ||
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| Address: | 67, Carlton Hill, NW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Dec., 23 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | New year wishes. He hopes Irving's trouble will be resolved and he will be restored to health. He has been thinking about him since he saw him in Glasgow. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was seriously ill in Glasgow in October and there were financial difficulties at the Lyceum. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/37) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3703 | ||
| Author: | Santley, Charles | ||
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| Address: | 67, Carlton Hill, NW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1899, May, 31 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He was delighted with Irving's fine performance of Robespierre. The play was good and the staging perfect. He was glad Irving gave no sign of illness. Blessings - he should be careful | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/37) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3704 | ||
| Author: | Shuttleworth, Ughtred James Kay-Shuttleworth | ||
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| Address: | Ryde, Isle of Wight | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1876, June, 16 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has been ill, but hearing of Irving's benefit on 23rd wishes to enrol his name, appreciating his services to Shakespearean drama. He hopes Sir Thomas is helping Irving avoid nervous exhaustion. He sends a cheque for £2 for two stalls. | ||
| Published: | |||
| Notes: | Sir Thomas is not yet identified. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/38) | ||
| Ref.No: | 3708 | ||