| Author: | Mansfield, Richard | ||
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| Address: | The Shoreham, Washington, DC | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1897, Jan., 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Sorry to hear of Irving's accident which he hopes not serious. Richard III nearly killed him twice and he has damaged kneecap. Irving works too hard. He hears the 'Richard III' production was suberb. He knows Irving does not like him, but tell him Mansfield, despite his sins, harks back to the old days. He offers to come over if Irving is suffering financially. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving had damaged tendons after the first night of 'Richard III'. He did not like Mansfield in the part, and Mansfield had left England heavily indebted to Irving. Irving may have appreciated the irony of the situation. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7983 | ||
| Author: | Reeves, John Sims | ||
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| Address: | 56, Ridgmount Gardens, W.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1897], [Dec.?], [21?] Monday mng | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Sorry to hear of Irving's accident and hopes not as serious as closing of theatre suggests. Hopes Richard soon himself again and next news is better. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Damage to Irving's knee after the first night of 'Richard III'. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8038 | ||
| Author: | Ogilvie, Glencairn Stuart | ||
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| Address: | Old Stoke Rectory, Guildford | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1892, April, 24 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | As 'Hypatia' is postponed until the autumn he has worked on 'The Tarpeian Rock' and used suggestions of their mutual friend Joe Carr. When back from typist he will submit it to Irving. (Postscript:) He reopens letter as read in the last 'Referee' that Irving has a throat infection. He hopes rest and sea air will restore him. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Hypatia' was finally staged at the Haymarket Theatre in January 1893. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5258 | ||
| Author: | Ogilvie, Glencairn Stuart | ||
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| Address: | The Lodge, Woodbridge | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London?] | ||
| Date: | [1899], May, 14 Sunday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Can he call between noon on next Friday & 2 pm Sunday, 19th-21st. Would suggest lunch but Irving probably dines in mid afternoon? Can he come and drink whisky, as he wants half an hour of quiet talk. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving replied 15/5/99, however Ogilvie wrote to Stoker on 16th May saying he did not expect to see Irving after reading in the paper he had flu. He thanks Irving for the message through Stoker, of which he will avail himself the next week. This may have been tickets for 'Robespierre'. Ogilvie complains of Stoker's handwriting. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8091 | ||
| Author: | Merivale, Herman Charles | ||
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| Address: | 3 Egerton Gardens, S. Kensington, S.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1897], [Feb.?] | ||
| Document Type: | Postcard (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Not knowing whether Irving goes to theatre yet he has written to Mr Hurst for a box for 'Olivia' the next night, wishing the Vicar were not absent. Sorry when he heard of Irving at Brighton, and called at the Norfolk too late as Irving was just leaving. They have been ill, and hope Irving is soon back at work. He has been working on a play by De Musset for [George] Alexander and suggests possibilities for Irving in his work. Love from his wife. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving convalesced at Brighton after injuring his knee until 23rd January. Herman Vezin played Dr Primrose in 'Olivia' at the Lyceum from 30th January to 20th February 1897 which was staged instead of 'Richard III'. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8105 | ||
| Author: | Moreau, Emile | ||
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| Address: | - | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1897?], [Sept.?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is glad to learn of Irving's complete cure and thanks him for letter and offer to read 'Madame de Lavalette'. He cannot send for 2 months as he needs to make alterations his rehearsals do not leave time for. He will then send immediately. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In French. Irving returned to the theatre after his accident in February, and this letter may date from earlier in the year. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8137 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Torquay | ||
| Recipient: | Lloyd-Davies, William Allan | ||
| Address: | [Mountfield Road] Wlptn [Wolverhampton] | ||
| Date: | 1905, March, 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | "Kindest greeting warmest thanks [for] Mrs Lloyd Davies beautiful flowers which cheer my room here. Journey most comfortable, no fatigue ..." | ||
| Published: | 'First Knight', Vol 15, no.2, p.32 | ||
| Notes: | Date stamped: MR20 05. Summoned to Irving's hotel in Wolverhampton on the evening of 20th February 1905 when Irving had fainted after playing in 'The Bells' and 'Waterloo', Dr Lloyd-Davies injected him with strychnine to enable him to play the two remaining nights of the engagement. Lloyd-Davies stayed with Irving backstage during these performances. The next day Irving was also examined by Dr Foxwell of Birmingham and soon after went to Torquay to recuperate. staying until 19th April 1905. | ||
| Document Holder: | Pd | ||
| Ref.No: | 8196 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | West Strand [PO], London | ||
| Recipient: | Lloyd-Davies, William Allan | ||
| Address: | Mountfield [Road], Whampton [Wolverhampton] | ||
| Date: | 1905, Apr., 30(?) | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | "Love and greeting dear friend. Your kindly act [i ... ?] helped to achieve a triumph. Irving" | ||
| Published: | 'First Knight', Vol 15, no.2, pp31-35. | ||
| Notes: | Date stamped: AP3(?)0 05. Dr Lloyd Davies had given Irving a strychnine injection in Wolverhampton so that he could give his last two scheduled performances. After recuperating in Torquay and Tintagel Irving returned to London to play at Drury Lane Theatre, beginnining with 'Becket' on 29th April 1905. Bram Stoker sent a telegram from Bradford on 14/10/05 notifying Lloyd-Davies of Irving's death. | ||
| Document Holder: | Pd | ||
| Ref.No: | 8197 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. [Sheringham?] | ||
| Recipient: | Terry, Ellen Alice | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1897, Aug., 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4+ p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Very glad to get her letter. He is very tired; doesn't know whether it is work or old age - probably both. Laurence is coming to see him to talk about 'Peter the Great'. Peter's part is too long, as is the part of Alexis. Laurence is a very observing (sic) young man. Irving discusses possibles for the part of Alexis -"a terrible ass". Considers H.B.Irving, Gordon Craig who fidgets, and Johnston Forbes Robertson. He is sending Ellen the costume book but has better in London ... | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Probably incomplete. 'Peter the Great' by Laurence Irving opened at the Lyceum on 1st January 1898. Irving played the title role. The role of Alexis was eventually played by Robert Taber, the American actor, as Forbes Robertson turned down the part. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/384/6/2) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8226 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W | ||
| Recipient: | Terry, Ellen Alice | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1892, July, 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | "Dearest, darling Nell." He hopes that Edie or Ted will bring word tonight that the dreadful pain has left her. He knows how weak she was. Should she think of appearing at the St. James' Hall the next day, it is impossible; he has written to Vert to such effect. The extraordinary weather - damp and dismal may have something to do with her illness. Has been at the "shop" all day plodding through crazy things and has sent Telbin off on the last act of 'Becket' - that's something done. The disappointment was great last night [at Ellen's non-appearance]. Wishes he could find someone better for Mrs Pauncefort's place. The lady is one of the most uninteresting he has come across. Her Katharine, too, is a white-nosed waiting maid - but if she were better she would not be with them! God bless you, my own dear love. Eleven nights after Monday you will be free for a little while. With all his love. | ||
| Published: | |||
| Notes: | Signed with Irving's cross and circle symbol. Ellen was ill and could not appear as Queen Katharine in 'Henry VIII' which ended its run on 30th July 1892. Her place was taken by Amy Roselle, who may be "the lady". Mrs Pauncefort played Patience. William Telbin was to paint scenery. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/384/6/2) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8238 | ||