| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Grundy, Sydney | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, July, 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Grundy for his letter and appreciates its spirit. He wants to benefit from Grundy's ability and experience, and will pay £300. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | For the translation of Richard Voss's 'Schuldig'. This is Irving's file copy of the longer letter sent to Grundy, see Letter 5049. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1132 | ||
| Author: | Gottschall, Rudolph Carl | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Leipzig | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, Sept., 29 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Ernest Possart has told him Irving wishes to read his 'Oliver Cromwell' and to obtain English acting rights if suitable. The play is now to be printed in performing edition and he will send copies at once. He would be glad of the approval of the most renowned English actor. Ernest Possart has acted it with success and will perform it in Holland and Germany. The part of Frances would suit Ellen Terry. He is ignorant of terms in England and North America so submits to Irving's conditions. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With note that Irving answered on 3rd October, and with a cutting from an unidentified paper with a brief note of the play's success in Berlin on 25th September. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1127 | ||
| Author: | Grundy, Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Winter Lodge, Addison Road | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, July, 22 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He will regard it as a literary job. Let him know if Irving secures the play (Schuldig). He does not wish to have his name suppressed as translator - he is not good at diplomacy and shows his hand. Money is nothing, but to be associated with Irving & the Lyceum very valuable. Anyway it is impossible to keep things secret, e.g. the nodding & winking in the Green Room Club the last week. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1130 | ||
| Author: | Grundy, Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Winter Lodge, Addison Road, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, July, 19 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has read the (German) play 'Schuldig' by Richard Voss which is full of action and gruesome. It would be alright in Irving's hands but not in any other theatre. He asks for ideas about translation costs, author's fees, etc. Production would not be costly. It would be an honour to work for Irving. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1129 | ||
| Author: | Gottschall, Rudolph Carl | ||
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| Address: | Leipzig | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, Oct., 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He received Irving's request for copies of his drama 'Oliver Cromwell' and he hopes Irving will approve of it and the principal part. He hopes Irving would like to act it and to acquire the English and North American rights. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With note that book was received 17/10/1890, and to be acknowledged. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1128 | ||
| Author: | Hichens, Robert Smythe | ||
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| Address: | 19, Ashley House, Shaftesbury Ave, WC | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1898?] Mon. | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He sends amended Act 5 - Act 4 will follow almost immediately. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'The Medicine Man' by Hichens and H.D. Traill. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1182 | ||
| Author: | Hichens, Robert Smythe | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 19, Ashley House, Shaftesbury Ave, WC | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1898?] Tues. | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He encloses Act 4, altered so Irving can show tenderness to Ellen Terry. He expands on Irving showing tender sentiment rather than malignity, and antagonism to Lord Bellhurst. He will be in town that week and ready if Irving needs him. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'The Medicine Man' by Hichens and H.D.Traill opened at the Lyceum on 4th May. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1183 | ||
| Author: | Hichens, Robert Smythe | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 19, Ashley House, W.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1898], [May], [5] Thursday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving for his splendid acting and all he has done for the play. If it doesn't go the authors will be responsible. He has given them a splendid chance. The papers are rather down on them but he hopes the play will pull through. | ||
| Published: | L. Irving, , p.620 (brief quotation). | ||
| Notes: | 'The Medicine Man' by Hichens and H.D. Traill opened on 4th May, but only ran for 22 performances. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/38) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1184 | ||
| Author: | Harte, Francis Bret | ||
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| Address: | Beaufort House, Strand (All letters to be addressed to Mr R. D'Oyly Carte) | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1882, March, 18 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Would Irving look at the accompanying play. He only wants an opinion on whether it would suit English taste and actors. (Postcript) Michael Sime(?) at that address is his agent and will receive the play from Irving. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/26) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1195 | ||
| Author: | Harte, Francis Bret | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 15, Upper Hamilton Terrace, N.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1882], [April?] Sunday pm | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Since he has not heard he assumes Irving has not had time to read the play. May he have it back by the bearer as he has a use for it. He apologises for troubling Irving.- | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Harte submitted the play on 18th March 1882, see Letter 1195. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/26) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1196 | ||