| Author: | Hare, John | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Grand Hotel, Charing Cross, Glasgow | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1899?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He hears Irving is at work again in the South. The times have not helped either of them, effectively killing his Edinburgh engagement. He thinks of Irving and his happy time at Cromer. He goes to Manchester - the Royal - the next month. He has heard that Ogilvie has finished 'Cyrano' and hopes it might suit Irving and meet his approval. Ogilvie is not popular with the press, so perhaps it should be produced anonymously. Their prospects in Glasgow look good. He had a fine week in Birmingham. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving had been seriously ill at the end of 1898, but opened in 'Robespierre' in April. Hare refers to the times as "tempi" and this is presumably not the newspaper? The two had been on holiday in Cromer in 1898. 'Cyrano de Bergerac' was first performed in English in Blackpool in March 1900. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/26) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1755 | ||
| Author: | Nethersole, Olga Isabel | ||
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| Address: | 2, Melina Place, Grove End Road, N.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1894?], June, 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | It was perfect. She was so affected she was ill later that night. She is learning so much and wants to come again. | ||
| Published: | |||
| Notes: | "Dear Mr. Irving". Probably to see 'Becket'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/32) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1756 | ||
| Author: | Nethersole, Olga Isabel | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | St Nicholas Hotel, European Plan, Cincinnati | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [Chicago] | ||
| Date: | 1896, March, 3 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She has been with dear Mr Howe and thought Irving would like news. The nurse said he had been sinking during the night and morning but rallied wonderfully in the afternoon. She sat with him for an hour and he spoke lovingly of Irving and Miss Terry and showed her Irving's photographs and Irving's last night's telegram which meant so much to him. She was moved to tears and will go every day and send Irving a little line. | ||
| Published: | |||
| Notes: | Henry Howe, 1812-1896, died in Cincinnati in his 84th year. He had been inspired to act by seeing Edmund Kean as 'Richard III' when Howe was a young boy. He appeared in most Lyceum productions under Irving's management. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/32) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1757 | ||
| Author: | Nethersole, Olga Isabel | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 44, Green Street, Park Lane | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Jan., 23 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks Irving for his kindness the previous evening. It was a most interesting occasion and she congratulates his clever son, Laurence. She is trying to get a theatre for the season to open at Easter but it is proving difficult. Please will he not forget his promise of the 'Becket' picture. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | "My dear Sir Henry." Initialled 'ON'. She had probably been to see 'Peter the Great'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/32) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1758 | ||
| Author: | Hare, John | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Hotel Bristol, 5th Ave & 47th St, New York | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1900, Dec., 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (5 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He sends good wishes and acknowledge's Irving's cable. They have done good business despite the presence of Bernhardt and Coquelin. He gave Irving's message to old Winter who had not heard since May. New York is much the same. Lou(?) Sullivan's death is much felt. He has read in the press that Miss Terry is leaving at the end of (the season?). The audiences are dull and heavy. He hopes Irving will write. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Arthur Sullivan died on 21st November 1900. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/26) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1759 | ||
| Author: | Kean, Ellen | ||
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| Address: | 47 Queensborough Terrace, Kensington Gardens, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Bateman, Sidney Frances | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1878], March, 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She asks her to tell Irving she wishes him success in 'Louis XI'. She would have liked to see the first night but the excitement would be too much. She has been ill since she saw Katy [Kate Bateman] but is getting better under the care of her son-in-law. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Louis XI' opened on 9th March, 1878. Her son-in-law was Dr Cosmo Gordon Logie. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/27) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1763 | ||
| Author: | Kean, Ellen | ||
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| Address: | 47 Queensboro[ugh] Terrace | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1879, March, 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She thanks Irving for his letter and cheque for £40. She sends two promptbooks and music score - the older promptbook may save using the one with the sketches. Should he wish to continue use of the play after July she agrees with his proposals. She hopes to see Irving before she leaves London - she has been laid up for some months. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Transcript in THM/14/20(1). Irving offered six guineas a week for any extended time. See Letters 1761-62, 1764. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/27) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1765 | ||
| Author: | Kendal, Madge | ||
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| Address: | 145, Harley Street, Cavendish Square, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1881?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She is begging for a poor actress and her children, one dying, and to bury another a fortnight before they had to pawn their shoes. She is sure many claims are made but hopes he will help. (Postscript:) Dr Stoker, Bram Stoker's brother can tell Irving all about them. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was Chairman of the Royal General Theatrical Fund in 1881 and 1884, but this may refer to the Adelaide Neilson Fund which Irving administered. Bram Stoker's brother George was in general practice in London after his return from Turkish relief work. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/27) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1766 | ||
| Author: | Kendal, Madge | ||
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| Address: | St James's Theatre, King Street, SW. | ||
| Recipient: | Not known | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1883] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | In reply to the letter informing her that it is the desire of the Prince of Wales that she should appear in the forthcoming performance at the Lyceum Theatre on behalf of the Royal College of Music she replies that she is happy to comply either by giving a recitation or acting in a comedietta, but could not possibly undertake the part of Marie in 'Robert Macaire'. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The formal letter is addressed "Gentlemen" but was obviously passed to Irving who produced 'Robert Macaire' at the matinee on 14th June 1883 which raised £1000 for the College. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/27) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1767 | ||
| Author: | Norfolk, Henry Fitzalan-Howard | ||
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| Address: | Norfolk House, St. James's Square, S.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Feb., 1 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Hopes Irving will forgive him for forwarding enclosed from a Madame von Pokorny (she signs her professional name) who has been highly spoken of to him. She is in great need and this might cause Irving to offer her an appointment because of his benevolent reputation. She has an appointment at the Adelphi but ' Charlotte Corday' is to be withdrawn on 11th. Irving might let someone see her act. She is a lady and does not need financial help. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Madame von Pokorny was the actress Olive Stettith. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1781 | ||