| Author: | Lewis & Lewis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London, E.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre, Strand, W.C. | ||
| Date: | 1889, Dec., 17 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Enclosed by registered post they send assignment of 'Kerry' duly executed by all parties and registered at Stationers Hall with the Book from Mr [Samuel] French who says it is the only copy. Please acknowledge. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The play 'Kerry' by Dion Boucicault, was a revised version of 'Night and Morning' first performed in 1871. It was eventually performed at Terry's Theatre in January 1893. It was based on the same French original as James Mortimer's 'Joy is Dangerous' mentioned in Letter 5246. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8022 | ||
| Author: | Wills, William Gorman | ||
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| Address: | Ailsa Villa, St Margarets, Twickenham | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1885, Sept., 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He leaves this arrangement entirely with Irving. He thinks fees might pay better in the long run but that is Irving's judgment. Very cheering news. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | This may relate to negotiations for 'Olivia' in Europe. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8023 | ||
| Author: | Calmour, Alfred Cecil | ||
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| Address: | 37 Sydney St, S.W. (Arundel Club, 1 Adelphi Terrace, W.C. crossed out) | ||
| Recipient: | Wills, William Gorman | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1888?], [Feb.], [28?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thought Mrs Bateman's ten years were up and that Irving had acquired a lease of the play. Irving will inform Wills if he is in doubt. Calmour may call the next day. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Perhaps about 'Charles I'. Wills enclosed this letter on 29th February. Calmour often acted as his assistant and 37 Sydney St is Wills's address. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8024 | ||
| Author: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
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| Address: | Western Union Telegraph Co. [New York] | ||
| Recipient: | Terry, George Edward | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre London | ||
| Date: | 1888, March, 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Wills will call - give him cheque for £200 - has cabled amount to Terry's credit at Coutts. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | This might be an advance for 'Don Quixote' which Wills sold to Irving on 7th July. George Terry was in charge at the Lyceum while Irving was in America. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8025 | ||
| Author: | Wills, William Gorman | ||
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| Address: | 37 Sydney St, Fulham Road | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1888, May, 2 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He asks Stoker to communicate the contents of the enclosed to Irving as he wants his advice. Irving is mentioned and if he recommends it, Wills will go to Berlin. He knows Irving is busy, but he has kindly interest in Wills's welfare. Write soon. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The enclosure is not present. It might refer to a plan to perform 'Olivia' in Germany. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8026 | ||
| Author: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Coote, John | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, Jan., 16 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | As the title to 'Hunted Down' is complete Mr Irving will buy it at the agreed price of £31.10s. If he has the agreement prepared and brings it with him any day or evening with the prompt copy and parts, Stoker will give him a cheque. Let him know the day before - between 1 - 2 or after 7.30 are best times. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A note from Irving states he took the prompt copy on 19/2/91. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8027 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | [Birmingham?] | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1891, Aug., 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Readily agrees to conditions. First ten paid at once? Presumably first ten performances equals one hundred - all right. Especially wants pictures of scenes and costumes to preserve local colour. Ask Conried to arrange that in Germany and state cost. Will be back on Malvern the next day. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Negotiations for 'Schuldig' by Richard Voss. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8028 | ||
| Author: | Marbury, Elizabeth | ||
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| Address: | Empire Theatre Building, 40th Street and Broadway [New York] by London | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1894, July, 4 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | On difficulties cashing a cheque at Coutts were she is unknown. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Stoker's note mentions Conried(?) all right 5/7/94. The negotiations are not specified. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8029 | ||
| Author: | Marbury, Elizabeth | ||
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| Address: | The Walsingham House, Piccadilly (Empire Theatre Building, 40th Street and Broadway [New York] printed) | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1895, July, 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Moreau misunderstood about Mr Tree. She merely gave him an invitation to supper from Tree. Only reserve 3 seats for Moreau that evening. She hopes to use one. She leaves Irving the full material of 'Conte de Noël', music, brochure & plates. Send £7 for the latter. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving purchased the rights of the play that year, see Letter 8031. He gave the cheque for £7 on 12/7/95. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8030 | ||
| Author: | Roger, Gustave | ||
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| Address: | 8, rue Hippolyte-Lebas, Paris | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre à Londres | ||
| Date: | [1895], [June], [26] | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Exclusive rights in English in England and colonies for one act play 'Conte de Noël' for 4000 francs. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A printed form marked: Etranger, completed in manuscript. Roger signs on behalf of Maurice Boucher, Georges Belerian and Paul Vidal. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8031 | ||