Henry Irving Correspondence

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Author:	Irving, Henry
Address:	15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient:	Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
Address:	Lyceum Theatre, Strand, W.C.
Date:	1896, July, 9
Document Type:	Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary:	Registration of title 'Sans Gêne' most important. Get Howson to search whether it has been registered by other side - if not by themselves.
Published:	-
Notes:	Envelope postmarked JY 9 96 not in Irving's hand. This relates to George Edwardes' planned musical version of the play. Charles Howson was the Lyceum treasurer.
Document Holder:	SCL (Reference: RL2/6/195)
Ref.No:	6294

Author:	Irving, Henry
Address:	Victoria Hotel, Bamburgh (Lyceum Theatre crossed through)
Recipient:	Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
Address:	[Gardenstown?]
Date:	[1896], July, 24
Document Type:	Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary:	This explains itself and is perhaps for the best. He [Harry] would have been as discontented as they. Both they and Edwards (sic) are going on with 'Sans Gêne'. Irving thinks Edward Clark should be engaged by Lewis. If Edwards tries "Mdlle" it's as good as "Madame" for them, but Irving wishes to expose their desire to swindle him with an expensive bargain. He hopes all is well. (Postscript:) He cannot escape "infernal letters".
Published:	-
Notes:	Written while visiting H.B. Irving and Dorothea Baird on their honeymoon. Irving was contemplating legal action against George Edwardes who was planning a musical version of 'Madame Sans Gêne' (eventually staged as 'The Duchess of Dantzig') which Irving had purchased. George Lewis was Irving's solicitor and Edward Clark a successful barrister. This may have been sent in the same envelope as Letter 6296 and is dated by Stoker 25/July/1896.
Document Holder:	SCL (Reference: RL2/6/196)
Ref.No:	6295

Author:	Irving, Henry
Address:	[Chatham] 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. paper
Recipient:	Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
Address:	Marine Hotel, Banff, N.B.
Date:	[1896], July, 30
Document Type:	Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary:	Stoker had better write to Geo. Lewis about Clark. Lewis does not like him but he is the man to confound their opponents. He would also have Copinger as copyright expert, but the case needs hard fighting. Hopes Stoker is enjoying himself. He likes [Chatham] and is resting. Weather pretty good. He hopes Loveday is better as he has not heard. Ellen Terry is going on splendidly. He will send Stoker the expected revise. Send new address.
Published:	-
Notes:	Envelope postmarked Chatham JY 30 96. Stoker notes he told Lewis 31/7/96. Irving wished to employ the barrister Edward Clark in his case against George Edwardes' company over rights in 'Madame Sans Gêne'.
Document Holder:	SCL (Reference: RL2/6/198)
Ref.No:	6297

Author:	Irving, Henry
Address:	Lyceum Theatre [Victoria Hotel, Bamburgh]
Recipient:	Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
Address:	Garden Arms Hotel, Gardenstown, Banffshire, N.B.
Date:	[1896], [July], [24?]
Document Type:	Misc.Document (3 p.)
Content Summary:	Extract Miss M's [Marbury's] letter to Geo. Lewis. 1. In history there was a Mademoiselle not a Madame Sans Gêne. 2. Mdlle Sans Gêne was Thérèse Figéreur not the Duchess of Dantzig who is the subject of Sardou's play. 3. Sardou's play was written in Paris in '92 and produced at Vaudeville Theatre in autumn '93. 4. France has no copyright registration but a 1741 law still in force gives authors rights for lifetime + 50 years from time of publication or production.
Published:	-
Notes:	Irving was contemplating legal action against George Edwardes who was planning a musical version of 'Madame Sans Gêne' (eventually staged as 'The Duchess of Dantzig') which Irving had purchased. George Lewis was Irving's solicitor and Elizabeth Marbury acted for Sardou. Probably sent with Letter 6295. Stoker marked receipt on 25/7/96.
Document Holder:	SCL (Reference: RL2/6/197)
Ref.No:	6296

Author:	Irving, Henry
Address:	15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient:	Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
Address:	-
Date:	[1897?], [Feb.?]
Document Type:	Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary:	Has Lewis registered 'Sans Gêne'? It ought to be done. Send him advert to look over, which he will return to [George?] Terry. Best love.
Published:	-
Notes:	Hand delivered envelope with Irving's initials. George Lewis was Irving's solicitor. The play was first performed on 10th April. See also Letter 6294.
Document Holder:	SCL (Reference: RL2/6/199)
Ref.No:	6301

Author:	Irving, Henry
Address:	15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient:	Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
Address:	-
Date:	[1890?], [Sept?]
Document Type:	Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary:	Come round for a few minutes. When does Wills's agreement for 'Olivia' expire?
Published:	-
Notes:	In 1881 Wills asked for a 3 year agreement, but the play was not produced until 1885. Wills sold the remaining rights on 25th October 1890.
Document Holder:	SCL (Reference: RL2/6/70)
Ref.No:	6317

Author:	Hatton, Joseph Paul Christopher
Address:	14 Titchfield Terrace, Regent's Park, NW
Recipient:	Irving, Henry
Address:	-
Date:	1882, June, 5
Document Type:	Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary:	Hatton can transfer the Power of Attorney made by George Lewis to Irving. He has written to Vallance to say he can complete by Wednesday or Thursday. Irving should send a cheque for £500 to advance to Barrett account until Power of Attorney arrives. Will Irving come to talk & bring Ellen Terry who can talk to Mrs Hatton. (Postscript) Irving will see he asked for the promptbook.
Published:	-
Notes:	This refers to negotiations between Hatton & the solicitors Vallance & Vallance about the copyright of 'Charles I'. Barrett is the American actor Laurence Barrett. See Letters 6335-38.
Document Holder:	THM (Reference: THM/37/7/26)
Ref.No:	1209

Author:	Vallance & Vallance
Address:	20 Essex Street, Strand, London
Recipient:	Hatton, Joseph Paul Christopher
Address:	14 Titchfield Terrace, North Gate, Regent's Park, N.W.
Date:	1882, May, 31
Document Type:	Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary:	Charles I. They forward draft agreement. If approved they will engross it on return. Will he send it to America for signature or sign as Mr Barrett's representative.
Published:	-
Notes:	This is probably a negotiation for the American rights in 'Charles I' for the American actor Lawrence Barrett, or possibly represent Irving's attempt to avoid negotiating with Miss Bateman, since he performed the play in London and America in 1883. See Letters 6336-39 & 1209. A further note from Vallance & Vallance to Joseph Hatton is preserved in the Bristol University Theatre Collection.
Document Holder:	THM (Reference: THM/37/7/42)
Ref.No:	6335

Author:	Hatton, Joseph Paul Christopher
Address:	14, Titchfield Terrace, Regent's Park, N.W.
Recipient:	Vallance & Vallance
Address:	-
Date:	1882, May, 31
Document Type:	Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary:	He will see his solicitor with the agreement the next day. He can sign for Mr Barrett. He does not question Miss Bateman's right to transfer, but when writing to him from Leicester she said she would send copies of documents which establish this beyond doubt. He would like to see these if they would send them first post. They will of course on completion and payment of £500 hand him a prompt copy of the play.
Published:	-
Notes:	On negotiations for 'Charles I'. A slightly corrected copy of the answer to Letter 6335, which also has a draft of this letter written on its blank pages. See also letters 6337-39 & 1209.
Document Holder:	THM (Reference: THM/37/7/42)
Ref.No:	6336

Author:	Vallance & Vallance
Address:	20 Essex Street, Strand, London
Recipient:	Hatton, Joseph Paul Christopher
Address:	14 Titchfield Terrace, Regent's Park, N.W.
Date:	1882, June, 1
Document Type:	Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary:	Charles I. They have received Hatton's letter. It would save time if Hatton sent his solicitor and they would show him the documents proving Miss Bateman's title. They have written to her about the prompt copy.
Published:	-
Notes:	See Letters 6335-36, 6338-39 & 1209.
Document Holder:	THM (Reference: THM/37/7/42)
Ref.No:	6337

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