| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Holyoake, Maltus Questell | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1890], [Oct.], [15?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He hopes Holyoake realises the benefits arising to the public from well conducted theatres - many of which in civilised countries are heavily subsidised by the state - and the inordinate expense of which in their country have brought monetary disaster upon such managers as Kemble, Macready, Charles Kean & Phelps. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A draft for Stoker to reply to Holyoake's first letter, not present, suggesting an entertainment tax. See letters 6726-27. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/435(b)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6725 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Holyoake, Maltus Questell | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1890, Oct., 16 (altered from 15) | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | In reply to letter of 8th he can only say he hopes Holyoake realises the benefits arising to the public from well conducted theatres - many of which in civilised countries are heavily subsidised by the state - and the inordinate expenses of places of the more intelligent kinds of amusement which in their country have brought monetary disaster upon such managers as Kemble, Macready, Charles Kean & Phelps. In their former correspondence working from Holyoake's figures he found that the suggested tax would quickly wipe out the national debt, which throws a weird light on the proposition. It seems sad to him to see a public man animated by the best of motives selecting from other civilisations their more retrograde manifestations, ignoring the lessons of practical good which have been proved. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Copy of letter written by Stoker as reply to Holyoake's first letter, not present, suggesting an entertainment tax. See Letters 6725 & 6727. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/435(a)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6726 | ||
| Author: | Holyoake, Maltus Questell | ||
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| Address: | St John's College Park; 33, Ospringe Road, N.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1890, Oct., 28 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He did not propose a public entertainment tax from want of appreciation of dramatic art, but that it was more justifiable to tax luxury than food, dwellings or trade. Stamp duty of a penny in the shilling on theatre admission would not affect the financial difficulties of unsuccessful managers. He does not propose a tax on receipts as in Paris, but a duty on admission which would not diminish receipts even in a poor season. His figures do not support Irving's claim about the National Debt. Paris tax was for 27 theatres; Mr Hollingshead lists 1886 places of entertainment in Britain, 556 in London. This would produce millions of revenue enabling metropolitan improvements by the London Council and a reduction in rates. Favourable opinions of statesmen and economists do not regard it in the weird light seen by Irving. Thanks to Irving for sending his objections. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A reply to Letter 6726. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/435(a)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6727 | ||
| Author: | Clarance, Lloyd | ||
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| Address: | Theatre Royal, Stockton on Tees | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1888, June, 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Some time before Irving gave him a portrait of himself as Hamlet to begin a collection of portraits in the corridor in his theatre. He has already several hundreds (including one of J.L. Toole) of which he encloses a proof catalogue. Would Irving increase the honour already conferred by allowing the collection to be named after him. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving's pencil note reads: With pleasure / Much honoured - with pleasure 27/6/88. The catalogue is not present, but there is a handbill listing productions at the Stockton Theatre for 1888. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/359) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6732 | ||
| Author: | Cruikshanks, Charles | ||
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| Address: | The Actors' Association, 36, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Theatre Royal, Manchester | ||
| Date: | 1899, Sept., 30 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has received a letter from one of the Hon. Medical Officers of the A.A. of which he sends a copy and of his reply. He understands the situation. The Association promises Medical Officers more than it can perform. Seeing this the Council have decided not to enlarge the list at present. If Irving can oblige Dr Pollard, Cruikshanks is sure he will do so. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Written on the back of duplicated copies of 2 typewritten letters. On 29/9/1899 Dr W.R. Pollard complains to Cruikshanks he was refused tickets to see Irving at both Theatre Royal, Manchester & Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool because of heavy bookings even though the Box Office for the latter was not yet open. This is supposed to be a privilege of Medical Officers. In his reply Cruikshanks apologises and says Acting Managers have great difficulties when Irving tours. He is sending the letter to Irving. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/369(a)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6736 | ||
| Author: | Knollys, Francis | ||
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| Address: | Balmoral Castle | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre, London | ||
| Date: | 1901, Oct., 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has gone through the proposed address Irving has sent and thinks it will do admirably. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With envelope postmarked Aberdeen OC 13 01 and a typewritten copy of the 'Address of the Players of the Realm' expressing loyalty and special appreciation of the new King Edward VII's patronage, intelligent criticism and understanding. They wish him a long reign and send love and duty to Queen Alexandra. This is the Coronation address, to be illuminated, signed in all the theatres, and bound by Zaehnsdorf for presentation to the King. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/443(b)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6746 | ||
| Author: | Lee, Jennie | ||
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| Address: | 3 Catherine Street, Macclesfield | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1898], April, 1 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | This letter will be a surprise. She has done awful business with her company in Birmingham, Preston & there, but has paid up in full although the company would accept half salary, She has to get to Edinburgh on April 4th at [Theatre] Royal, where she knows she will do well, also Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Dundee but has not the fares. Will Irving help and wire her £12 to be repaid the next week. Irving has helped many others, so has she, but she has had very bad luck. She is not impostor and refers him to Ellen Terry. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Headed: Private & Confidential. Jennie Lee signs herself as her most famous character "Jo". With a receipt for amount £12 + charges paid for a Telegraph money order to Macclesfield from Strand 369 PO Ap.2 98. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/452(b)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6754 | ||
| Author: | Lee, Jennie | ||
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| Address: | Theatre Royal, Glasgow | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1898, April, 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She has that day sent Bram Stoker a p.o.o. for £6 on account for Irving's loan of £12. The balance to follow later. On her return to town she hopes to call to thank Irving personally. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A record of the further £6 does not survive. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/452(3a)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6755 | ||
| Author: | Lee, Jennie | ||
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| Address: | T[heatre] R[oyal], Glasgow | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1898, April, 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She encloses p.o.o. for £6 on account for Irving's loan of £12, with thanks. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/452(3b)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6756 | ||
| Author: | Leal, Frederick | ||
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| Address: | Piccadilly, Social, Literary, Dramatic, Financial and Sporting Review, 24B Craven Street, Strand, W.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1892], [Nov.], [4] Friday morning | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Enclosed is a letter from Toole he received from Edinburgh the day before. He expects Irving is too busy with 'Lear' to be interviewed for his next 'Palace of Pleasure' article but wants him for issue the following week and asks for appointment to smoke cigar with Irving on 11th, 12th or 13th. Toole was highly pleased with his article, which he encloses. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Note at head: Regret HI 4/11/92. The Toole letter and article are not present. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/450) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6773 | ||