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Author: Valentine, Sydney (Sidney)
Address: 44, Kimberley Road, Clapham Rise, S.W.
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address: -
Date: 1894, Sept., 21 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: When Irving said he would make room on his tour, Mr Wyndham asked Valentine to remain at the Criterion in Mr [H.A.] Jones' play for the autumn, which he accepted thinking it would fill the time until Irving required him. Now Mr Wyndham says there is no part for him and he is unexpectedly thrown out of work. He would be glad if he could go on tour with Irving.
Published: -
Notes: Irving's note is not clear but refers to the end of November, 28/9/94. Irving toured from 17th September, and Valentine joined the Company for 'King Arthur' which opened on 12th January 1895.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5397    
Author: Thorne, Charles Robert
Address: No 4 Princes St, Hanover Square
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address: [London]
Date: [1882], [Sept.], [12] 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Has just arrived from New York and as an "old actor" and manager asks for 2 seats for that or the next evening. P.S. A box if convenient.
Published: -
Notes: Box Wed sent BS 12/9/82 to see 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 8319    
Author: Van Biene, Auguste
Address: Auguste Van Biene's Companies, Waldorf Hotel, New York
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address: [London]
Date: 1896, Oct., 24 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: He asks Irving to send him a cable on his first appearance in New York on 4th November saying what he kindly expressed when they met the other day.
Published: -
Notes: Ticked . The writing paper bears Van Biene's portrait and advertises the 900th performance of 'The Broken Melody' in April 1896.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5398    
Author: Waller, Lewis (William Waller Lewis)
Address: Prince of Wales's Theatre, Birmingham (The Walsingham House, Piccadilly, W crossed through)
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address: [Bristol?]
Date: [1894], Sept., 20 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He is there for 4th week, and as Irving is to arrive on Sunday, he asks for a few minutes' conversation. They go to Liverpool but not until evening or late afternoon, so could meet at the station or he could call at Irving's hotel.
Published: -
Notes: Note: See me 3 4 pm 21/9/94 - but not came about (?) Waller wrote to Bram Stoker on 22nd September thanking him for a letter dated 21st and saying he would not bother them the next day as a few words to Irving (Letter 5408) would do as well.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5407    
Author: Waller, Lewis (William Waller Lewis)
Address: Shakespeare Theatre, Liverpool (The Walsingham House, Piccadilly, W crossed through)
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address: [Birmingham?]
Date: [1894], Sept., 23 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He had wanted to see Irving to ask, if his theatre were not open at the beginning of the year, that he would be present at the first night at the Haymarket. He is producing a new play by Oscar Wilde probably on Wednesday 2nd January, but they would alter the date to suit Irving. He would have liked to tell Irving personally how flattered he was by the offer made to him some time before which he was sorry not being free to accept, but since he did not see him in Birmingham he must await another opportunity - perhaps at Liverpool where Irving follows them in a fortnight.
Published: -
Notes: Inexplicable note: Dy George blue HI 24/9/94. See Letter 5407. 'An Ideal Husband' opened on 3rd January 1895, and 'King Arthur' at the Lyceum on 12th January but it is not known if Irving attended the former.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5408    
Author: Waller, Lewis (William Waller Lewis)
Address: Villa d'Este, Lago di Como, Italy
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address:
Date: [1894], May, 21 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He wired Irving that evening when he received the telegram. He could accept the offer to take Terriss's place from September. He has a tour booked from August to November for himself and his wife in Wilde's 'A Woman of No Importance' but can send someone in his place. Would Irving make engagements for about 4 months from beginning of September, to be renewed if desired, and if he can arrange to postpone or find a substitute in the play he is arranging to produce on his own account the next January or February. He has not absolutely agreed to appear himself, but cannot decided at that distance and needs to discuss matters in England. He is travelling for his wife's health, not pleasure, and returns at the end of July. Would Irving reply as soon as possible as he would have to find a substitute provincial managers will accept.
Published: -
Notes: Irving's note reads: Yes quite agree - have written. They obviously decided against the engagement; see Letter 5408.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 8320    
Author: Wallis, Ellen Maria Lancaster
Address: Colonial Hotel, Cleveland, O[hio]
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address: -
Date: 1904, March, 18 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Stoker has told her that if an engagement comes up she may accept it. On 8th December she had written when 'Becket' was to replace 'Dante' about their position and his reply tied them from trying to relieve him of their salaries. After repeated requests, the decision that day comes too late for them to find other work that season. She feels wounded and surprised to be in a prejudicial position. 'Becket' was produced after her contract had expired and she was not re-engaged, although there was a possible part for which someone had to be employed and this is a blow to her professional standing. Worse, it is to take place not in town where a more popular name might attract, but in the provinces where she has long held a prominent position.
Published: -
Notes:
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5410    
Author: Wallis, Ellen Maria Lancaster
Address: 11 Steele's Road, Hampstead, N.W.
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address: [London]
Date: 1899, Jan., 12 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: She is reviving the late W.G. Wills' play 'Ninon' on tour in March and Mr Abud suggested she might hire 'The Dead Heart' costumes. The cast is not long, and if he permits she will enclose a list. She will be glad if he can lend without inconvenience. Forgive her troubling him. She hopes he has nearly recovered.
Published: -
Notes: There is no note on the letter. Both 'The Only Way' about to open at the Lyceum and 'Robespierre' were set in the revolutionary period.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 8321    
Author: Warner, Charles
Address: 33 Brunswick Square, W.C.
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address: -
Date: 1894, May, 22 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: Is there any chance of his joining Irving's company? He has many suitable parts in his repertoire, would follow Irving's wishes, and would like to be with him in America.
Published: -
Notes: Note: regret not at present(?) HI 2/6/94. William Terriss was leaving the company.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5413    
Author: Warner, Charles
Address: 33 Brunswick Square, W.C.
Recipient: Irving, Henry
Address: -
Date: 1894, Dec., 1 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He sees in 'The Era' that Ellaline Terriss will not join Irving at Christmas for a part in 'Arthur'. Would Irving give Warner's daughter a chance? She has 5 years' experience in leading parts and is currently free. Will Irving see her? She would make a good understudy for Miss Terry and he is confident in her abilities. He encloses a photo and is anxious for a reply.
Published: -
Notes: With the photograph of his daughter, Grace Warner. Regret HI 3/12/94.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5414    
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