| Author: | Daly, Augustin (John Augustin) | ||
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| Address: | Daly's Theatre, New York | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, Jan., 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Is it too early to ask Irving if he has blocked out his theatre season for 1890? Could his Company use it for June-August 1890. If so , what are the terms? He has heard of Irving's ill-health with concern. Yesterday's cable brought better news and he and (Edwin) Booth were very pleased. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/21) | ||
| Ref.No: | 748 | ||
| Author: | Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts | ||
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| Address: | Stratton St | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1879, March, 27 [i.e.28] Two o'c | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (8 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She lists the gentry who drank Irving's health, and have all gone - Mr Bartlett leaving early. She discusses that night's performance of 'Hamlet' in Irving's absence in some detail - all the subordinates did their best and his substitute was unaffected. She appreciated details of the production more than at the first performance, and thanks Irving for the attention to their comfort. Could Irving put off his return, leaving Monday for just a rehearsal? Would he like her to go with friends on Saturday? Mrs Reid was sad to have no Irving, but everyone was loyal, which he deserves, but loyalty is not automatic ... | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving had a cold and missed 3 performances. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8) | ||
| Ref.No: | 782 | ||
| Author: | Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts | ||
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| Address: | Stratton Street | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1879, March, 27 [No.1] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (9? p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She was glad to find Irving had gone. She received his message and as it will give him pleasure she will still go and write the next day.... She had had an enquiry from the P.I. who were to join the party - perhaps they will still come. She is glad Charley is with Irving, and hopes he will take food and wine, with which she cured Professor Tennant. G.B. to "The Brave Boy". She remembers some hot language when Irving went to Brighton before and left the Macbeth baskets. Lady Keppel comes the next day and the Baroness will bring her and perhaps Admiral Keppel on Monday when they will hope to welcome Irving. He must rejoice in his provident forethought in his theatrical casts. She thinks he may worry about his iniquitous rent, but is not to. She intended to speak to him, and hopes to on his return. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was taken ill during the run of Hamlet. The P.I. may be the Prince Imperial and his party. Charley [Charlie] was Irving's new dog. The letter is not signed, ending "Somebody came in". | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8) | ||
| Ref.No: | 781 | ||
| Author: | Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts | ||
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| Address: | [The Walrus?] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1879], [Oct?], [14?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4-5 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The Corfu goats are in town and she has told them at home to take Irving their milk, which he must drink when fresh as it will not keep. They are in the Stratton St stalls if he likes to visit them. She was told she must slaughter them because they had come from Greece without pratique, so she had to obtain a special permit ... | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Possibly part of either the letters of 13th or 14th October, see Nos 821 & 822. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/19) | ||
| Ref.No: | 823 | ||
| Author: | Delaunay, Louis Arsêne | ||
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| Address: | 24, Rue de Luxembourg | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London?] | ||
| Date: | [1882?] Friday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (8 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Writing on his knee. Explains to Irving how the Comédie Française examination committee selects their plays. Hopes Irving's health is better and he is able to act. Delaunay is allowed no time for illness. He is acting in 'Le Menteur' which he played in London three years before. Now 2nd Vice-President. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In French. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/19) | ||
| Ref.No: | 844 | ||
| Author: | Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts | ||
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| Address: | Stratton Street | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1880, Jan., 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Once when Irving felt ill and had to go to Brighton he sent a favourite flower basket, always called the Bartlett Basket, still kept on Mrs Brown's table in the Boudoir where Irving often brightened a dull day and inspired her. The Baroness has had a facsimile basket made by the flower girls, with flowers that will not fade, but last like memeory and kindness. She hopes Irving will like it and use it. She should have kept it for the 100th night. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The 100th night of 'The Merchant of Venice' was on 14th February. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8) | ||
| Ref.No: | 834 | ||
| Author: | Dewar, James | ||
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| Address: | Royal Institution of Great Britain | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1896(?), Dec., 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Warm Christmas greetings. Irving has been in his thoughts through an anxious and depressing time. They can only say 'Be of good cheer'' and hope their wishes accelerate his return to work. Mrs Dewar's health is unsatisfactory and they struggle on. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Dewar was a Member of Garrick Club. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/22) | ||
| Ref.No: | 886 | ||
| Author: | Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts | ||
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| Address: | 1 Stratton Street, W | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1897, Jan, 30 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She was sorry he could not come as he said he would on the afternoon of the 22nd, but she hopes he can come to see them on Friday 5th. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The Lyceum was closed following the accident to Irving's knee until 23rd January, but he did not act again until 27th February. From about the 9th of January he was staying in Sevenoaks but did come up to London. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8) | ||
| Ref.No: | 905 | ||
| Author: | Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts | ||
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| Address: | Stodham Park, East Liss, Hants | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1892, Jan., 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | It was good news the Irving's reports of his son were favourable. They were glad to find that Irving was better before they left London for a few days. It was disappointing not to see him on Sunday but they hope to do so soon. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The Baroness refers to reactions to Laurence Irving's shooting accident. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8) | ||
| Ref.No: | 904 | ||
| Author: | Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts | ||
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| Address: | 1 Stratton Street, W | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Dec., 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Welcome back. They are anxious to know how Irving is after his journey. She is progressing but like him very shaky... She sends good wishes. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving had been seriously ill in Glasgow. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8) | ||
| Ref.No: | 912 | ||