| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
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| Address: | Haymarket Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1895], June, 18 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is keeping the stage Box for Irving the next Wednesday and hopes he may be interested in their work. He hopes he has recovered from his cold. Best congratulations on his new honour. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | This is during the run of 'Fedora' starring Mrs Patrick Campbell, which was not successful. Irving's knighthood was announced on 25th May. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2967 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
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| Address: | Windsor Hotel, Glasgow | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, Sept., 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving for his kind thoughts and welcome message. "The readiness is all" but all was not readiness. The fates favoured them for Irving knows the disdvantages of so impromptu a production. Irving's remembrance was very good and he has not forgotten Irving. (Postscript:) He hopes Irving is in good health for his next campaign. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Tree had produced 'Hamlet' that season in London before the autumn tour; Irving followed Tree on tour. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2968 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
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| Address: | Her Majesty's Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Feb., 7 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Would Irving care to come to the professional matinee of 'Julius Caesar' on 17th? He knows Irving is busy on stage and he may prefer another occasion, but they would be delighted if he and Ellen Terry would honour this occasion. He hopes Irving had a happy birthday and that the new year may bring every blessing. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2969 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Her Majesty's Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, March, 19 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He learned the previous day that [Clement] Scott was once more following his theatrical profession, and therefore there can be no great anxiety about Mrs Scott. He thinks it would be fatal for another day to pass without reading an apology from Scott or a letter from Lawson - and their position in the profession will be invidious if the matter is postponed again. The charge was made three months before and they have done nothing. Wyndham feels as he does. He will call at 11.45 punctually. He hopes Irving agrees with him. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Scott had written an article attacking the theatrical profession - Edward Lawson was his employer as owner of 'The Daily Telegraph'. See letters from Scott and Lawson on the subject. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/38) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2970 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 77 Sloane Street, S.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Nov., 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (5 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving for his kind thought on the first night of 'The Musketeers' which promises to be successful. They are glad to hear of Irving's steady recovery. During their week in Edinburgh he thought of him and hoped to see him before leaving Scotland but rehearsals were so arduous he could not get away. He hopes Irving will recover rapidly and is glad the tour is going all right. They miss him at the Garrick. Gillie is more Pepysian than ever and Kemble more Johnsonian. Tree's wife who has always been devoted to Irving, wanted to visit him in Glasgow but did not want to tire him. Please do not write. They hope he will be in London soon. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was seriously ill in Glasgow in October. Gillie is probably Gilbert Farquhar, but possibly W.S. Gilbert; and Kemble, Henry Kemble. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2971 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Herbert Beerbohm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Her Majesty's Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1901], July, 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He will be delighted to dine with Irving on 14th. His labours will have ended by then. He imagines Irving too must long for a rest. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The dinner was at the Garrick Club. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2972 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Maud | ||
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| Address: | The Grange, Hampstead Heath | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1891], [April] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She sent him 'Robbery under arms' that day which may amuse him on a journey, but it is a very idle book. Do not bother to return it. She has asked Mr Bram Stoker if she may have a box for 'Olivia'. She is sure Irving will let her come. She has just seen 'Hedda Gabler' - ugly but profoundly interesting and with some extraordinary acting in it. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Robbery under arms' by Rolf Boldrewood was published in 1888. 'Hedda Gabler' was performed as a matinée on 20th April 1891 with Elizabeth Robins in the title role. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2973 | ||
| Author: | Tree, Maud | ||
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| Address: | 77, Sloane Street, S.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1893?], [July?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She wanted to come to Euston the next day to say goodbye but it will be impossible as she has to go early into the country from Waterloo. She sends a small farewell with their heartfelt good wishes, wishing him happiness and triumph, and looks forward to his return. Love from Viola. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was to sail for Canada and America. Viola was the Tree's eldest daughter, born in 1884. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2974 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Daily Telegraph | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1892?], Feb., 23 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | He questions the need to alter the present system of theatre licensing and, even if theatres and music halls are to be considered together for legal purposes, why should they be held to have a common aim and object. Whatever powers are given to the London County Council, theatres as the homes of Art should have a distinct position. He discusses the 1866 Parliamentary Commission and the differences in the provisions of refreshments. If music halls play pieces 40 minutes long the balance in provision will shift. He and certain other managers will however maintain their theatres to advance the art of acting. | ||
| Published: | M. Beerbohm, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, p.68-69. | ||
| Notes: | Tree's letter of 26th February on the same subject is also printed. | ||
| Document Holder: | Pd | ||
| Ref.No: | 2975 | ||
| Author: | Locker, afterwards Locker-Lampson, Frederick | ||
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| Address: | 25 Chesham Street (embossed: Travellers Club, Pall Mall, S.W. crossed through) | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1877, May, 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He will be pleased if Irving will call between 5 & 6 on Thursday or Friday but not Wednesday as he wishes to show him 3 curious plays about Richard III. Locker's daughter is with the Tennysons. They hope to come up on Thursday but Mrs Tennyson has been ill, which has caused a delay. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving had been performing Richard III from 29th January, and was seen in the part by Tennyson. Eleanor Locker married Lionel Tennyson. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/28) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2991 | ||