| Author: | Lowne, Edward Yates | ||
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| Address: | 39 Conyers Road, Streatham | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1896?], July, 9 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He met Dr Rice Oxley the last evening on the introduction of their vicar, H.B.Dickinson, whom Irving has met. Dr Oxley says that Irving had promised to open one of the sessions of the Norwood Scientific Society and he adds his appeal, leaving Oxley to plead his cause. His wife and daughter send kind remembrances. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | After Irving's knighthood. Sir Alfred James Rice Oxley, 1856-1941; Henry Baron Dickinson, vicar of St Peter's, Streatham, 1890-1904. Oxley's enclosed letter is not present. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/29) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2886 | ||
| Author: | Maxse, Augusta | ||
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| Address: | 10, Walpole Street, SW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1893?], July, 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (8 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She has been a tragic actress at the Burgtheater Vienna with the Emperor's patronage. After her marriage to Sir Fitzharding Maxse she was prevailed on, against her will, to give up the stage. During her husband's lifetime she acted privately at the Duke of Coburg's. As a widow with adult sons she wishes to return to the stage. She does not wish to compete with Ellen Terry but is willing to try any part (including Joan of Arc). Could she start in America? Can Irving spare her a few minutes? She praises him in 'Charles I' and 'Becket'. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Sir Henry Fitzharding Berkeley Maxse, 1832-1883, had been Governor of Heligoland. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/31) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2887 | ||
| Author: | Leighton, Baldwyn | ||
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| Address: | Loton Park, Shrewsbury | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1874], Dec., 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He got a glimpse of Irving as Hamlet the other night and was delighted but had poor seat. He hopes to see it again at Christmas. Herbert Gardner saw it from the orchestra stalls. He is busy getting up plays and organising a comedy company. He hopes to talk to Irving soon. He asks to be remembered to the Batemans to whom they are sending a Christmas hamper. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Leighton's comedy 'Day Dreams' was performed at Loton in November 1875. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/28) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2891 | ||
| Author: | Leighton, Baldwyn | ||
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| Address: | 49 Upper Brook Street, Grosvenor Square | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1888?], May, 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thought Irving would like to know Miss Vanbrugh played very well in their comedy. Their room was very small but half the audience were in tears. He asks for support for the People's Palace Entertainments. Could Irving recite or read something one afternoon? 'Eugene Aram' or Shakespeare? He gives a list of those who have promised to help. No payments except expenses. Would Ellen Terry give her name too? The hall holds 2,500. 21 of 57 performances are arranged. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | This is probably Violet Vanbrugh but the play is unidentified. The People's Palace Entertainments were held in the Queen's Hall, opened in 1887, which later became part of Queen Mary College, in Mile End Road, Whitechapel. The President was Cyril Flower, Lord Battersea.Those supporting the entertainments include Mrs Sterling, Lady Monckton and Augustus Harris. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/28) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2893 | ||
| Author: | Tennant, Gertrude | ||
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| Address: | Richmond Terrace, Whitehall | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1886, June, 3 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She thanks Irving for his kindness - she enjoyed a rare evening. Coquelin was struck by Irving's Mephisto[pheles] and will return with a friend in the first week of July. She comments on Irving's scorn, irony and movement in the part. She thought Irving would like to know a fellow-worker's reaction. Coquelin is going to publish an article on 'Theatrical decoration' - he greatly admired the witches' scene. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Faust.' Mrs Tennant was a cousin of the playwright and poet Hamilton Aidé. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/26) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2896 | ||
| Author: | Montague, Henry James | ||
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| Address: | The Hoffman House, New York | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1874, Aug., 18 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Irving is not forgotten. Montague's hurried departure prevented him saying goodbye. He did not like to write to the old Colonel [Bateman], but he was sorry to hear of Dick's sad death - he was a fine and noble fellow. He hears they are telling lies about him in London - will Irving contradict any he detects. Toole accidentally fell in a hole and sprained his ankle and hasn't played all week. He hopes to play Paul Pry on Monday. Albery's play is a handicap. He feels welcome. (Postscript:) Wallack has offered him a month's engagement or more if successful. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/32) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2898 | ||
| Author: | Montague, Henry James | ||
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| Address: | Wallack's Theatre, New York | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1875, May, 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | To introduce Miss Rosa St Clair who is going to London to seek an engagement. He hopes Irving can guide her. She has been acting with Miss [Adelaide] Neilson. Will Irving see her and introduce her to the London managers. He is trying to write a letter. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/32) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2899 | ||
| Author: | Montague, Henry James | ||
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| Address: | 6 Union Square [New York?] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1878] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The bearer (Mr George Holland) who accompanied Sothern, will tell Irving that he is well and rejoicing in Irving's success. He is a bad correspondent but retains his regard for Irving. He had hoped to come over but his success in 'Diplomacy' has led to an offer from California he cannot refuse. Irving will like Holland and he asks for at least half an hour of his time. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Montague died in California on 11th August. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/32) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2900 | ||
| Author: | Terry, Benjamin | ||
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| Address: | 57 Cathcart Road, S.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1886, Dec., 28 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Irving has sent him a small snuff-box associated with Grimaldi, and with the additional value of its presenter, it will be highly prized. He sends thanks and best wishes and is sorry to hear from Nelly [Ellen Terry] that Irving is suffering from rheumatism. He hopes it is only a mild attack. (Postscript:) His son George's health is much improved. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Ellen Terry's father. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/40) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2905 | ||
| Author: | Thorne, James | ||
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| Address: | Vaudeville [Theatre] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1881, July, 27 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | They are surprised to see 'Two Roses' announced for Irving's opening play. For 10 years they have had the right of revival in London and it has been understood between Albery and themselves that they have the power of retaining that right until the end of their management at the Vaudeville. They don't think it is quite fair to them. (Postscript:) Have written Albery. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Signed by James and Thomas Thorne without surnames. See also Irving's correspondence with Albery about his play 'Two Roses'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/40) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2915 | ||