| Author: | Inglis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Stockton [on] Tees | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Ldn | ||
| Date: | 1899, April, 24 9.33 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Telegram read at Shakespeare Dinner and toast of Irving's health drunk enthusiastically. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/293) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6498 | ||
| Author: | Skewes-Cox, John | ||
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| Address: | 8, Lancaster Place, Strand, London | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1894, June, 23 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The marble entablature on the wall of Richmond Parish Church in memory of Edmund Kean needs replacing. Does Irving know of any member of Kean's family who can pay or can Irving pay himself. The monument was erected by Charles Kean. Walter Long, builder of Richmond, estimates £5-10-00. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving has written 'Yes, will sign' 25/6/94. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/11) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6525 | ||
| Author: | Arrowsmith, James Williams | ||
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| Address: | J.W. Arrowsmith, Publisher, Bristol | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1895, Feb., 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Irving had said to him recently at the Garrick Club he might consider an invitation from Bristol University College to deliver an address on their behalf at Clifton during the year. Arrowsmith informed a meeting of the Council of this the day before. They would be glad if Irving would comply to their request, to be made formally if he requires through their President Dr Percival, Bishop of Hereford or the Chairman Albert Fry. Irving could select the date and would be warmly welcomed by Bristolians and Cliftonians. He sends the College Calendar, p.18 listing the Council. He hopes Irving is fairly well again. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With note by Irving that impossible at present time and by Stoker with thanks, impossible at time but hope some time in future. 1.3.95. Irving was convalescing after influenza and was to tour America later that year. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/311) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6537 | ||
| Author: | Arthur, George Compton Archibald | ||
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| Address: | Carlton Club, Pall Mall, S.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1894, Dec., 5 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Will Irving say exactly where he would like 'The Story of Waterloo' to appear on the programme. They think it should come between 'The Vicarage' and Wyndham comedietta. Others think as the "pièce de resistance" it should be last, keeping the audience at fever heat. Irving can decide at his leisure. The house was almost sold out the first day (at treble ordinary prices) and they have to decide whether the pit should be reserved. (Postscript:) Just telegraph stating wishes. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | For the charity matinee at the Garrick Theatre on 17th December, the first London performance of 'Waterloo'. Irving's note: Best thanks for letter (text partly deleted) - but he agrees last would be the best. 6.12.94. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/312) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6538 | ||
| Author: | Bartlett, Abraham Dee | ||
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| Address: | Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, London, N.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, May, 31 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He will be most willing to receive the kangaroo, and keep it for Irving free of cost, or accept the animal as a present for the Society. He encloses address card. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The kangaroo had been brought from Australia by J.L. Toole as a gift for Irving. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/320(i)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6544 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Bartlett, Abraham Dee | ||
| Address: | [London Zoo] | ||
| Date: | 1890, June, 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Please receive from Henry Irving one Kangaroo - Received A.D. Bartlett. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | See Letter 6544. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/320(ii)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6545 | ||
| Author: | Armes, William Dallam | ||
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| Address: | Bohemian Club, San Francisco | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1896?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for Sir Henry's very liberal contribution for erection of memorial to Robert Louis Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson's family who were present were specially gratified at a subscription from such a source. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The Memorial, after various troubles, was not unveiled until October 1897. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/87) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6555 | ||
| Author: | Brassington, William Salt | ||
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| Address: | Shakespeare Memorial, Stratford-upon-Avon | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1900, Nov., 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The Committee of Management have been told of Irving's intention regarding a bust of Miss Terry and have reserved a place of honour for it on the chief staircase leading to the Theatre. He thanks Irving for his generous gift, greatly appreciated by all members. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A marble bust by William Brodie. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/342) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6577 | ||
| Author: | Whitman, Walt | ||
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| Address: | Camden, New Jersey, U.S. America | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, Oct., 3 | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | 'Received from Henry Irving, fifty dollars (Deepest thanks and remembrance) Walt Whitman. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Slip of paper in envelope. When Whitman was in need Irving gave 50 dollars to Thomas Donaldson for him. See 'Walt Whitman: the Man' 1896 by Donaldson, pp. 209-10. An image of this item is on the Finding Shakespeare website. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/72) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6585 | ||
| Author: | Thompson, Kate Fanny | ||
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| Address: | 35, Wimpole Street, W | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [New York] | ||
| Date: | 1895, Dec., 9 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Asks Irving's help in raising funds for her dear old friend Madame Bodda-Pyne (the actress/singer Louise Pyne). Appeal so far has raised £320. Feels that as Louise Pyne sang so much in America that there may be many there who remember her. Unfortunately Lady Thompson is not acquainted with any Editors of U.S. papers. Could Irving get the enclosed paragraph from 'The Times' inserted in the New York papers? Forgive her if it is wrong to make the request. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In top left hand corner of letter Irving has written '£20 ans. HI 28.12.95'. Cutting from 'Times' asks for donations for Madame Bodda-Pyne. Fund supported by Angela Burdett-Coutts, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Charles Santley and Lady Thompson. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/52) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6596 | ||