| Author: | Scott, Clement William | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 52, Lincoln Inn Fields, WC | ||
| Recipient: | Mansfield, Richard | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, Feb., 10 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Scott accuses Mansfield of making an attack on Scott's public character. Says Mansfield has made following public statements (1) That Mansfield consulted Irving on arrival in UK as to how to secure success and Irving replied 'Bribe Scott!' (2) Mansfield asked Scott for a public favour tantamount to offering a bribe (3) Mansfield has accused Scott of discrediting him as an actor. Scott says that his informant says that Irving has indignantly denied making the statement ''Bribe Scott!'. | ||
| Published: | L.Irving, p. 507. | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/30) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6511 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Mansfield, Richard | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1889], [Feb.], [11?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | 'Clement Scott tells me that he has sent you another copy of this......... (rest illegible and unfinished) | ||
| Published: | |||
| Notes: | See Letter 6511. On Clement Scott accusing Mansfield of making an attack on his public character. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/30) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6512 | ||
| Author: | Smith, C. | ||
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| Address: | 34, Whiteheads Grove, Chelsea, SW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1894, Oct., 5 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Leaves with the letter a portrait of the late Mrs Lyne-Stephens whose stage name was Pauline Duvernay. The portrait has been living in Smith's portfolio for several years. It was painted by J.F.Lewis who he believes was an R.A. Smith asks Irving for a cheque for two guineas for the portait. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Cutting is with the letter from The Star 4th September 1894 re the death of Mrs Lyne-Stephens. Her actual name as recorded in this obituary was Yolande Marie Louise Duvernay. Irving has scribbled on the letter 'send £2-2-00 and Stoker has scribbled 'Ch. sent £2-2-00. Attached also is receipt from Smith for said amount signed and dated. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/39) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6504 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Not known | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, Sept., 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | 'I send you a letter which I am very happy to place at your disposal for the purpose of your lecture. You will also find the Shakespeare Commentary of Gervinus very useful. Many thanks for the kindly interest in my health. I am perfectly well and was indeed never so bad or (suffering?) as the newspapers were good enough to make me. Faithfully yours' | ||
| Published: | |||
| Notes: | In Secretary's hand. Signed by Irving | ||
| Document Holder: | P | ||
| Ref.No: | 6509 | ||
| Author: | Barnay, Ludwig | ||
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| Address: | [London] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1881?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is not allowed to take strangers to supper at the Garrick [Club], therefore he has arranged supper on Thursday night at 10 o/c at Ashley's Hotel, Henrietta Street. He invites Irving with Loveday, Stoker & [Clement] Scott. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/13) | ||
| Ref.No: | 296 | ||
| Author: | Barnay, Ludwig | ||
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| Address: | 8 Craven St, Charing - Cross, London | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1881, June, 24 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is unhappy he cannot speak and write well in English and thanks Irving for his goodness and kindness. He will be happy to admire him the next night in 'Hamlet'. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Hamlet' followed 'Othello' at the Lyceum. Irving is addressed as "dearest and great artist". | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/13) | ||
| Ref.No: | 295 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | [London] | ||
| Recipient: | Kendal, William Hunter | ||
| Address: | Metropole Theatre, Camberwell (Grand Theatre, Fulham crossed out) | ||
| Date: | [1899], [April], [17?] | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for kind remembrance(?), sincerely reciprocates all good wishes. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The draft message, addressed to William & Madge Kendal - the reply to their telegram, Letter 6514. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/295a) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6515 | ||
| Author: | Kendal, William Hunter | ||
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| Address: | Fulham PO | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre, Strand | ||
| Date: | 1899, April, 15 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Congratulations on Irving's return & sincere wishes for overwhelming success - William & Madge Kendal. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The first night of 'Robespierre'. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/295) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6514 | ||
| Author: | Skewes-Cox, John | ||
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| Address: | 8, Lancaster Place, Strand, London | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1894, June, 23 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The marble entablature on the wall of Richmond Parish Church in memory of Edmund Kean needs replacing. Does Irving know of any member of Kean's family who can pay or can Irving pay himself. The monument was erected by Charles Kean. Walter Long, builder of Richmond, estimates £5-10-00. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving has written 'Yes, will sign' 25/6/94. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/11) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6525 | ||
| Author: | Alexander, Robert | ||
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| Address: | The Eccles Amateur Dramatic Society, Crummock, Eccles | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Oct., 31 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Following custom of keeping Irving posted with the Society's arrangements he sends programme of their last performance which gave satisfaction to their members. The Committee feels regret at Irving's illness and hopes that he will soon be well. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was President of the Society. With a programme of 'The Magistrate' by A.W. Pinero performed in the Town Hall, Eccles Friday 28 & Saturday 29 October 1898. Irving was suffering from pleurisy in Glasgow. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/308 (i & ii)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5993 | ||