| Author: | Blanchard, Edward Leman | ||
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| Address: | Bedford Chambers, Southampton St, Strand | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1874, Feb., 7 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving warmly for a gift of books he has always wished to possess. He treasures many memories of Irving's kindness. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/17) | ||
| Ref.No: | 361 | ||
| Author: | Bernard, Charles | ||
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| Address: | Savage Club, The Savoy (written) | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1887, June, 28 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is going to Australia and New Zealand. Will Irving grant him the right to perform 'Olivia' through these colonies on any adequate terms? This would be helpful. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Printed heading to paper: "The distinguished tragedienne Miss Alleyn and Mr. Charles Bernard's Shakespearian and English Comedy Company". Anne Alleyn was Bernard's wife. With a copy of Bram Stoker's letter saying Irving's arrangements will not allow him to accede to Bernard's request. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 349 | ||
| Author: | Bernard, Esther Gozina Bayle | ||
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| Address: | 36 Patshull Road, London, N.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1901, March, 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She reminds Irving of her dead husband, who is in the DNB and was a notable dramatist who wrote plays to order for actors. The accompanying play was written for Mr Wallack who died before it was ready. Her husband would not offer it to anyone else, as none could do justice to Frederick. She is not of the theatrical world but does not want the play to be lost. She would like any profit to go to the Actor's Benevolent Society. She would like Irving to produce it, but if not, could he find a home for it? She asks this to keep her husband's memory green. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The play 'Frederick the Great' is not listed by Nicoll. William Bayle Bernard died in 1875. The Actors' Benevolent Fund was founded in 1882. See also Letters 351-53. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 350 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Bernard, Esther Gozina Bayle | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1901, April, 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks her for letting him read her husband's charming little play. He would be delighted to do it himself if he got an opportunity, or he would see someone else took it on. The only way would be for him to purchase the play by sending a cheque for £100 for the rights and she could hand it or part to the Actors' Benevolent Fund in memory of her illustrious husband. The play is charming and it would be a real pleasure to act in it. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Marked 'Copy' and in Stoker's hand. See also Letters no.350, 352-53. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 351 | ||
| Author: | Bernard, Esther Gozina Bayle | ||
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| Address: | 36 Patshull Road, N.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1901, April, 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She is grateful for Irving's tribute to her husband and accepts his kind offer. She will make over the whole £100 to the Actors' Benevolent Fund. Her one hope is to see a production of the play. Her precarious health makes this doubtful. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The play 'Frederick the Great' is not listed by Nicoll. See also Letters no. 350-51, 353. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 352 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Bernard, Esther Gozina Bayle | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1901, April, 9 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is delighted to have the play and sends a cheque for £100 and the agreement to sign. He cannot assure immediate production as he is producing 'Coriolanus' the next week and has an American tour to follow. It may be some time before he can produce it. She may rest assured he will do it at the earliest opportunity possible, and hopes it will be a pleasure to them both. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A much revised copy in Stoker's hand. See also Letters no.350-52. Irving never produced 'Frederick the Great'. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 353 | ||
| Author: | Bernhardt, Maurice | ||
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| Address: | Paris | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Feb., 16 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Operation successful. Thanks on his mother's behalf. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/16) | ||
| Ref.No: | 354 | ||
| Author: | Billington, John | ||
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| Address: | P&O Steamer Britannia, Brindisi, Italy | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1890, March, 2 Sunday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has received Irving's telegram, as has their mutual friend Johnny [Toole]. They have had a rough passage from Malta on their way to "Greater Britain". He was unable to call to take leave but wishes to thank Irving for many little acts of kindness, and wishes him health and long life to maintain & strengthen his preeminent position in his profession. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Billington accompanied J.L. Toole on his successful tour to Australia. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/17) | ||
| Ref.No: | 359 | ||
| Author: | Bolton, Thomas Henry | ||
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| Address: | Bolton & Mote, Solicitors, 11, Grays Inn Square, London, W.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre, Strand | ||
| Date: | 1891, May, 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | A legal opinion on the proper course of action on the County Council's Bill by the Committee acting for the Theatrical Lessees and Managers. They have agreed too readily to a Second Reading which may be to their disadvantage. Is is too late to alter the policy? | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Marked 'Private'. The London County Council regulated the London theatres. Irving was president of the London Actor-Managers' Committee, which later became the Theatrical Managers' Association. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/17) | ||
| Ref.No: | 368 | ||
| Author: | Boyle, Mary Louisa | ||
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| Address: | The Bonbonniere, 22 South Audley St | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1885], May, 4 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She has been to see 'Hamlet' with two young female 'Irvingites', and praises Irving's performance. "How the lower classes appreciate Shakespeare when you explain it to them." | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Hamlet' was revived on 02/05/1885. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/18) | ||
| Ref.No: | 382 | ||