| Author: | Clayton, John | ||
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| Address: | Court Theatre, Sloane Square, S.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1882], [March], [18?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thank Mr Irving for his kindness about the chimes. He will send his property master to Mr Arnott. (Postcript:) He is delighted to hear of the success of 'Romeo & Juliet'. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | On 17th March Clayton had asked for the loan of some chimes for a new production, a request quickly granted by Irving. Arnott was the Lyceum property master; Clayton's was Mr Biguiy(?). | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7739 | ||
| Author: | Clayton, John | ||
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| Address: | [London] | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1881], [April], [21] | ||
| Document Type: | Postcard (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | As is now free 3 nights a week requests a box for his wife and self to see 'The Belle's Stratagem' on Friday night. Regards to Stoker & Mr Irving. (Postcript:) He writes to Stoker instead of Irving knowing how bothered the latter must be by letters. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7738 | ||
| Author: | Clayton, John | ||
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| Address: | 3 Colosseum Terrace, Albany Street, Regent's Park, N.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1883], June, 28 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Are those who have to play at their theatres on the night of the Irving dinner coming after the play? He wishes to be present but has no understudy and could not get away. He fears to seem rude arriving at 11.30. What are others doing? | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The dinner on 4th July at St James's Hall. The letter is ticked. Clayton is listed as attending. Squire Bancroft in a similar position proposed to come for the soup, then to return at 11.10. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7740 | ||
| Author: | Blunt, Arthur Cecil “Arthur Cecil” | ||
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| Address: | Beefsteak Club, King William Street, Strand, W.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1881, May, 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks to Stoker, and thank Irving for offer of seat for the next Saturday. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | For 'The Cup' and 'The Belle's Stratagem'. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7741 | ||
| Author: | Daly, Augustin (John Augustin) | ||
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| Address: | Gaiety Theatre, Augustin Daly's Company of Comedians, Manager's Office, London | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1888, May, 5 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Unfortunately his only engagement so far is for the next Monday, so cannot sup with Irving that night. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7743 | ||
| Author: | Colvin, Sidney | ||
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| Address: | Trinity College, Cambridge | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1882], Nov., 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He invites Stoker to come down on Saturday afternoon to the enclosed [play]. He would like to have asked Irving and Ellen Terry but fears they could not possibly come? Scenery, music and some dramatic effects promise to be striking .,, | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | And. BS 28/11/82. Enclosing a handbill for a performance of the 'Ajax' of Sophocles, 29th November - 2nd December 1882 in St Andrew's Hall, starring J.K. Stephen as Ajax. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7752 | ||
| Author: | Buchanan, Robert Williams | ||
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| Address: | 17 Cavendish Place, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1889], June, 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3+ p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Was unable to see Stoker before. He sends circular for the [Edwin?] Danvers benefit, for which he has taken Irving's advice and made private. Others, as well as the usual subscriptions, have been promised. He asks for Irving and Ellen Terry's subscriptions and discusses how to allot the money to Danvers. who seems unable to find employment in theatres. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The enclosed printed circular mentions that Irving "always tender and sympathetic towards his less fortunate brethren" has opened and heads the list, with Ellen Terry contributing. Stoker's note on the letter says a cheque for £15 was sent 24/6/89. (The date may possibly be 1884.) It is not certain whether this is the Edwin Danvers who created the part of Dame Hatley in 'Black-Eyed Susan' in 1829, or a son. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7764 | ||
| Author: | Barrett, Lawrence | ||
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| Address: | The Paxton, Omaha | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1883, April, 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (5 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Abbey said he thought Irving was undecided about his programme on return from U.S. It might suit him to begin in the provinces before return to the Lyceum. In that case Barrett would like to continue a month or 6 weeks longer at the Lyceum. Ask Irving's view. It will be a good season on both sides of Atlantic. 'Much Ado' has earned laurels as a previously unexpected money earner. They are getting ready for him. Barrett proposed his health at the brilliant Barnay breakfast. They are planning a banquet for Irving on 27th October with Chief Justice Daly or Secretary of State William H. Grant in the chair. Barnay gave a professional matinee, and was the best Lear Barrett had seen. He will soon see Stoker. He describes his season in Cincinnati. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Barrett acted at the Lyceum in April & May 1884, but Irving made his provincial tour before leaving for America. On 30th April Barrett wrote again sending love to Irving, who he hoped was his old self again, and thanking him for a Christmas card. He again refers to Barnay travelling all over America. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7773 | ||
| Author: | Barrett, Lawrence | ||
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| Address: | Canton, O. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [Chicago?] | ||
| Date: | 1884, Feb., 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | An actor from London has told him of a lie published in 'The Dramatic Times' coupling an august lady's name with his. He has denied it in 'The Tribune' and his proofs are with his manager Mr Bromley for publication. As a man virtually unknown in Britain asks Irving's help and advice. Wire him at Columbus, Ohio. No respectable paper has carried the libel. He asks Irving to act as he thinks best. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A letter from Barrett to Joseph Hatton from Columbus identifies the lady as the Princess of Wales, and Barrett's informant as Smith of the Gaiety. He asks for Hatton's help. A note on the letter either by Hatton or possibly Irving adds that paragraphs circulated say the Princess has fallen in love with Barrett: "He laughed at first, now he weeps!" For Irving's reply see Letter 7774. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5094 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | [Chicago?] | ||
| Recipient: | Barrett, Lawrence | ||
| Address: | [Columbus, Ohio] | ||
| Date: | 1883 [1884], [Feb.], [c.15?] | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He will do whatever Barrett wishes, but advises him not to publish anything which might be taken as an advertisement. Even a contradiction would offend the London public. The ridiculous report can do him no harm and would merely amuse those whose opinion Barrett values. There is so much gossip about prominent people that no gentleman ever notices. Irving assures Barrett that any real irritation will be set right at once. Irving is a good friend of the private secretary and will write to him if Barrett wishes. They leave on Sunday for Detroit. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A long corrected draft telegram on 2 Western Union forms, dictated by Irving to Bram Stoker. See Letter 5094 for the malicious rumour linking Barrett with the Princess of Wales. Irving was on friendly terms with Sir Dighton Probyn, the Prince of Wales' secretary. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7774 | ||