| Author: | Boothby, Guy Newell | ||
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| Address: | The Red Lodge, Parsonage Road, Bournemouth | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1904, Nov., 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Has received 'Stage' and thinks Stoker's appreciation a fitting tribute to a great man. How is he? They are still wandering ... Remember his wife and himself to Irving or "Uncle Irving" as the children disrespectfully call him. They have not forgotten being taken to 'The Bells'. He asks for a photo of Stoker ... | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving began a tour in September 1904, but was not well. In 1893 Boothby sent a play 'The Jonquille' to Stoker for an opinion. It was rejected. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7772 | ||
| 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: | Braddon, Mary Elizabeth | ||
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| Address: | Lichfield House, Richmond, Surrey | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [Glasgow?] | ||
| Date: | [1898], Oct., 24 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She thanks him again for remembering them among the friends rejoicing as he progresses to recovery. His telegram cheered them yesterday afternoon. He does not realise how his genius enhances their spiritual lives with beautiful creations, and their debt to one who makes Shakespeare's works live. She praises his ability to carry the whole of an ill-made play more than a master role in a great classic. She hopes he will not laugh, but she can write the things she cannot say in the crowd on stage after the play. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7790 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 17, Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Not known | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1901, April, 28 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He cannot take part in the Westminster Hospital Benefit. He is busy with his coming tour and has refused all requests except longstanding arrangements. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Addressed to "My dear friend" and possibly to Frederick Durham as it refers to the correspondent's brother. The Hospital benefit matinee was held at the St James's Theatre on Tuesday 2nd July, and H.B. Irving was among those taking part. | ||
| Document Holder: | P | ||
| Ref.No: | 7848 | ||
| Author: | Stirling, Fanny | ||
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| Address: | [3 Duchess Street, Portland Place] | ||
| Recipient: | Terry, Ellen Alice | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1893?], [Jan.?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She asks Ellen Terry to write, and persuade Irving to write, their names in a birthday book for a girl they will make happy. She hopes Irving is getting, or is, better, in the terrible weather. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With a corner torn off, losing a few words. | ||
| Document Holder: | BL (Reference: Loan MS 125/30/2 (ETArchive ET IN,S Z1,460)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7903 | ||
| Author: | McCarthy, Justin Huntly | ||
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| Address: | Howard Hotel, Norfolk Street, Strand | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1896, Dec., 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Sorry to read of Irving's accident that morning. Hopes he is already better and will soon return as Richard. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving's damaged knee ligaments kept him away until February. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5229 | ||
| Author: | Le Gallienne, Richard Thomas | ||
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| Address: | 69, Chancery Lane | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Nov., 15 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Will Stoker tell him when Irving will be convalescent enough to give him an interview, and when he will return to London. He has a suggestion Irving might consider. He wishes Irving a speedy return to health. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was only beginning his recovery from serious illness in Glasgow. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7933 | ||
| Author: | Merritt, Paul | ||
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| Address: | The Hollies, Pembroke Square, Kensington, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1895, Feb., 26 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He hopes Irving is recovering. In time of much illness Merritt has only been out once since the first night of 'King Arthur', to take his wife to 'Santa Claus'. He is sending to Forbes-Robertson, who is going into management, the scenario previously suggested to Irving on 'The Iron Mask'. If Forbes-Robertson mentions it, would Irving make the same comments he made to Merritt. Forbes-Robertson has the qualities the part demands, whilst George Alexander, originally intended, is not strong enough physically. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Santa Claus' was the Christmas pantomime performed at matinees at the Lyceum, 1894-95. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7938 | ||
| Author: | Neilson, Julia | ||
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| Address: | Markwell's, Royal Hotel, Brighton (27 Elm Park Gardens crossed through) | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1899], [April], [12?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Could her mother's name be added to the first night list for 'Robespierre' for 2 stalls. Good wishes for Irving's health. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Note: May send 13/4/99. Gertrude Emily Neilson was separated from her husband. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7940 | ||
| Author: | Mackenzie, Alexander Campbell | ||
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| Address: | 15 Regents Park Road, N.W. (Royal Academy of Music, Tenterden Street, Hanover Square, W crossed through) | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1899, June, 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The Royal Academy of Music Committee of Management had asked him to invite Irving to preside at the Annual Prize distribution, Friday 21st July at 3 pm in Queen's Hall. He delayed, knowing Irving had not been well, and was moving house, but must ask. The previous year the Duchess of York attended but they wanted a representative of the Arts. Only Irving had been approached. He describes the hour long programme, involving a few words. He was in the theatre on Saturday but would not bother Irving after strain of performance. Delighted if he came. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A note inside the letter indicates: 20th Glasgow, travelling 21st. Irving received an honorary doctorate from Glasgow University on 21st July and could not be present at the RAM prizegiving. He seems to have been present in 1900. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5210 | ||