| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Windsor Hotel [Glasgow] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Laurence Sidney Brodribb | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1898], Oct., 31 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He would like to speak to Laurence after his tour to Newcastle, but it will be some weeks before he is allowed to talk to anyone. But (and keep this to himself) his convalescence has not yet appeared and until the pain which has settled goes away ... He very much hopes that Laurence will soon come to see him and cheer him up. There will be a lot to talk over and to do, but he must get out of Glasgow first. It will be no good Laurence's travelling round with the company? Perhaps he will look in on them and on Harry. Then he fancies Laurence would prefer London. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A pencil note on one side of paper, written after Irving's attack of pneumonia and pleurisy while on tour, 13th October 1898. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/38) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1481 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Royal Bath Hotel, East Cliff, Bournemouth | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Laurence Sidney Brodribb | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Dec., 27 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Come on Sunday week instead of the next Sunday and they will have more time together. At the end of that week two or three are coming. All accounts of the play are very interesting. He thought Randall(?) came out very well. He will come one night when he gets back. It must have been hard work putting it together. They will have a lot to talk over. There's a capital Sunday train at 12.5. McHardy, a doctor, came by it on Xmas day. All is going well and he feels stronger each hour. (Postscript:) He has no intention of disposing of American rights of 'Robespierre' at least at present. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The play referred to may be 'The Crystal Globe' by Sutton Vane in which Laurence was appearing at the Princess's Theatre from 24th December, but no Randall seems connected with it. Professor McHardy the oculist had spent Christmas Eve 1897 with Irving when he was laid up with ruptured knee ligaments. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/38) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1482 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | [London SW] | ||
| Recipient: | James, Eleanor Mary | ||
| Address: | 10 Pelham Place, South Kensington | ||
| Date: | 1876, Dec., 28 Thursday p.m. | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He hopes to see her very soon. He has only been able to act with difficulty as he has a cold and has been spending his time in the Turkish Bath - weakening work with Macbeth at night. Please write to him. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With stamped envelope; transcript in THM/37/1/16. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1566 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A Grafton Street, Bond Street, W | ||
| Recipient: | James, Eleanor Mary | ||
| Address: | 10 Pelham Place, South Kensington | ||
| Date: | 1878, Jan., 11 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has not heard whether she has been to 'Charles 1st'. It is a great success again. How does she like the enclosed? (Postscript:) He supposes she heard of his little accident. He is quite well again. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With stamped envelope; transcript in THM/37/1/18. The enclosure may be a portrait as Charles 1st. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1583 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A Grafton Street, Bond Street, W | ||
| Recipient: | James, Eleanor Mary | ||
| Address: | 10 Pelham Place, South Kensington | ||
| Date: | 1878, April, 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | He hopes to call on Sunday about 3 o'clock to have a good long chat. The rest did him good and nearly cured his cough, aggravated by working every night. The "Sputens"(?) are lovely and make his room look quite cheery. He has been having improvements made which she must come to see. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With envelope; transcript in THM/37/1/18. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1586 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A Grafton Street, Bond Street, W | ||
| Recipient: | James, Eleanor Mary | ||
| Address: | 10 Pelham Place, South Kensington | ||
| Date: | 1878, May, 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is glad she is coming that night though she will see him under difficulties for he has had a bad gathering on his finger which is painful. He would like her to use the enclosed box for the next night which he ought to have sent before. He thinks Mrs Sawyer & she can give away the other places. Of course they are not closing on 27th - but he must tell her all about the future. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In an envelope with another letter; transcript in THM/37/1/38, wrongly dated 1898. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1587 | ||
| Author: | Frith, William Powell | ||
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| Address: | 114, Clifton Hill, NW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1899, April, 1 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He wants Irving to see his R.A. picture which is dramatic and will interest him. He would like to see Irving to confirm his recovery from indisposition. Any time between 2 and 6 tomorrow, Sunday. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving presumably replied by telegram. See Letter 1606. The picture is unidentified. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/24) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1605 | ||
| Author: | Furniss, Harry | ||
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| Address: | 'Fair Game', edited by Harry Furniss, Effingham House, Arundel Street, Strand, London, W.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1899, Jan., 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Sending the current number of 'Fair Game' and enclosing a copy of letter to Bram Stoker explaining his position about prospects in the periodical which is self-explanatory. Assures Irving of his sincerity and expresses delight in his complete recovery | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Printed heading for periodical. The Stoker letter may be Letter 7193, but there is no copy included here. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/24) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1624 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | - | ||
| Recipient: | James, Eleanor Mary | ||
| Address: | 10 Pelham Place, South Kensington | ||
| Date: | [1889?], [Jan.] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is sorry to hear of her indisposition and sympathises because he is anything but well himself. Will call in the next few days and hopes she will be herself again. Don't think of going out until quite well - any night that suits her will suit him. It gives him great pleasure to have the happiness of her society. He will forever be her true friend. (Postscript:) I really write to both. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Envelope delivered by hand. Signed: Henry. This may have been written when Irving had a severe cold during the run of 'Macbeth' and did not act from 17th-26th January. However it may date from an earlier period. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1633 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A Grafton Street, Bond Street, W | ||
| Recipient: | James, Eleanor Mary | ||
| Address: | 10 Pelham Place, S. Kensington, SW | ||
| Date: | 1891, Sept., 15 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | He is sorry she has been ill. He escaped influenza but felt depressed and ill the last season for no special reason - probably because he worked so hard over the change of bill. He will not be able to have a long chat until he returns in December. He is rehearsing every day (at Islington) and has to go to Canterbury on Wednesday. He thinks 'Henry VIII' will delight her. Harry makes his first appearance on Saturday at the Garrick Theatre under Hare. Could she see him - he will send places. Harry and Laurence have both determined to be actors, and although he is sorry for them cannot oppose them and is anxious to further their interests. Laurence is starting in the country in young Benson's company. He encloses the signature for the memorial. | ||
| Published: | L. Irving, p.536-37 (not quite complete) | ||
| Notes: | With envelope; transcript in THM/37/1/21. Irving went to Canterbury to unveil the monument to Christopher Marlowe; 'Henry VIII' did not open until 5th January 1892. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1640 | ||