| Author: | Hodgson, Arthur | ||
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| Address: | Clopton House, Stratford-upon-Avon | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [Liverpool?] | ||
| Date: | 1887, Oct., 7 Friday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for his letter of the day before. He is glad Irving is pleased. He had not invited actors and actresses because he imagined them all engaged in London or the provinces and accommodation is limited and he does not wish the luncheon to exceed 120. Toole is the exception. Mr Phelps & Mr Lowell both come to Clopton on Saturday 15th. He has asked Phelps to speak at the Fountain after Irving, and Lowell to propose the memory of Shakespeare, also Charles Flower to propose Irving's health to vary the speakers. Flower will do it well. He will be glad of any suggestions from Stoker. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Arrangements for the unveiling of the Drinking Fountain presented by the American G.W. Childs to Stratford-upon-Avon on 17th October. E.J. Phelps was American Minister in London,1885-89. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/52/90) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7115 | ||
| Author: | Flower, Charles Edward | ||
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| Address: | Avonbank, Stratford-upon-Avon | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [Liverpool?] | ||
| Date: | 1887, Oct., 9 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has asked Mr Parkinson, Mr Loveday & Mr F. Tickhall(?) to arrive on Sunday at 7. He presumes Stoker is arranging a special train to bring Irving and his friends in the afternoon as there is no regular train arriving before 8 pm. A train leaves Liverpool (North Western) 11.30 am Sunday morning reaching Rugby (Rugeley?) at 2.15 pm. If they are given a special train from Rugby to Leamington they will drive from Leamington or they might give a special train from Blisworth to Stratford. Flower would prefer the drive from Leamington. Let him know what is arranged and who are engaged at the Red Horse. (Postscript:) Private. He has not asked Mr Clement Scott as it would not be a pleasure for either of them. He will try to arrange elsewhere for him & Mr Bancroft. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Difficult to read. Arrangements for the unveiling of the Drinking Fountain presented by the American G.W. Childs to Stratford-upon-Avon on 17th October. The train service was poor on Sundays, and Blisworth station in fact closed. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/52/91) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7124 | ||
| Author: | Harborne and Edgbaston Institute | ||
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| Address: | Hon. Sec.'s Offices, 16 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, March, 5 Tuesday | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The Trustees, having read Irving's letter of 28th January and subsequent correspondence, desire to express sympathy at his recent indisposition and regret that he feels compelled to postpone his engagement on 16th April, which would have reduced the debt on the Institute Buildings. They hope he will soon be restored to health and assure him of a hearty welcome from a large circle of friends in Birmingham and Harborne. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | An illuminated address, signed illegibly by the Hon. Secretary. Vice President James Adie was in the chair. Irving had been ill in January during the run of 'Macbeth'. With note that Irving gave the address to Stoker, 8/3/89. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/57/22(i-ii)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7131 | ||
| Author: | Reeves, John Sims | ||
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| Address: | Grange Mount, Upper Norwood | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, May, 13(?) | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He refers to the date of his "Jubilee" Concert quoting his friend's [Irving's] letter "The 6th of July is in my memory locked", and as this is a treasure he keeps the key. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving recited 'The Dream of Eugene Aram' at Sims' benefit concert on 6th July. A programme is preserved. The letter may be dated 19th May. Irving's letter is not recorded. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/58/2) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7140 | ||
| Author: | Marion, W. | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [Lyceum Theatre] | ||
| Date: | 1889, Dec., 24 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Expressing gratitude for their Christmas gifts and wishing Happy Christmas and continued prosperity to Irving, Ellen Terry and their families. In the last they wish to include those with whom they are associated, too numerous to mention, but they would like to single out Mr Loveday. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Written "on behalf of the Supers". Marion who was in the company from 1883-1905 played some small parts; Loveday was stage manager. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/59/91) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7141 | ||
| Author: | Depew, Chauncey Mitchell | ||
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| Address: | New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co., Grand Central Depot, New York | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [New York] | ||
| Date: | 1888, March, 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | A letter from Mr Fowler tells him Irving intends giving a special performance at West Point on evening of 19th. With pleasure he offers any facilities Irving may require to go & return by the West Shore railroad, and Mr Layng the General Manager will confer with Irving about particulars. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With a slip mounted on card, noting details of "Special Henry Irving" Leave NY 42nd St 2 pm' Le[ave] West Point 10.30 pm. Monday March 19/88. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/379) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6646 | ||
| Author: | Michie, Peter Smith | ||
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| Address: | West Point | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [New York] | ||
| Date: | [1888], March, 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Michie was on Saturday night distracted by the difficulties resulting from Irving's generous offer for the cadets. The next morning he and Colonel Bass decided to inform the Superintendent, General Parke, who was so enthusiastic about the educational value that he asked the Secretary for War informally for permission. With this the plan can go ahead. He thinks Irving should reconsider the expense and loss involved and consult with prudent colleagues before proceeding. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving had offered to take the Lyceum Company to perform for the military cadets at West Point. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/53/37) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7146 | ||
| Author: | Porter, Horace | ||
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| Address: | 15 Broad St [New York] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [New York] | ||
| Date: | 1888, March, 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Mr Depew of the New York Central R.R. and Mr Layng of the West Shore R.R. have written to Irving about the special train for West Point. The Ontario & Western R.R. have a right of way over the West Shore road but under the contract it was necessary to have an understanding about a complimentary train. The President of the Ontario & Western wrote to the other companies and all is satisfactorily arranged. This explains the correspondence. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving had offered to take the Lyceum Company to perform for the military cadets at West Point. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/53/40) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7148 | ||
| Author: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
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| Address: | Star Theatre, Broadway and 13th Street [New York] | ||
| Recipient: | Michie, Peter Smith | ||
| Address: | West Point | ||
| Date: | 1888, March, 7 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Irving asks him to write to say how much pleasure it will give him, Ellen Terry and the Company to play at West Point if it can be arranged and that he appreciated the delicacy of Michie's letter. This would probably be his last visit to America as an actor and he would like to give a memorable performance to such young men. If approved, he suggests Monday 19th March at the time Michie thinks best. Irving's regard for Michie and Colonel Bass was an important factor. If the Secretary for War refuses, Michie need not worry as Irving only wishes to do what is approved of. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A ms. copy, replying to Letter 7146. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/53/38) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7147 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Star Theatre [New York] (rest of heading crossed out) | ||
| Recipient: | Parke, John Grubb | ||
| Address: | U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.J. | ||
| Date: | 1888, March, 3 [i.e.9] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He, Miss Terry and the Lyceum Company would like to perform a Shakespeare play to the cadets of the Military Academy if Parke approves and it conforms with discipline. Irving would consider it an honour to appear before such a young audience. He suggests Monday 19th, and 'The Merchant of Venice'. He would bring hs company down on the day and complete all necessary arrangements with Parke's designated officers. He has the highest regard for the splendid institution and although strangers, they are proud of its high traditions. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A draft in Stoker's hand addressed to the Superintendent, and not signed. The letter was finally sent on March 9th. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/53/39) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7150 | ||