| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | New Bond St PO | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | 15 Woburn Sqre W | ||
| Date: | 1896, Nov., 17 12.29 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Nothing could be better or more eloquent - splendid deserved tribute. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The subject is not yet identified. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4876 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1880, Oct., 7 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The mistake was not his about Sunday week - but he found [W.J.] Florence had suggested his room and asked 2 or 3 of his people. However it's off now, and will Tuesday 30th suit Scott instead? The enclosed £5/5/- is for old Renaud. He had hoped to see Scott the previous night. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Tuesday 30th refers to November. Renaud is so far unidentified, but might possibly be Renand or Renad. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4798 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1894, Oct., 7 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He wishes Scott the happiest returns of the day before, which Toole tells him of - Irving is ahead of Scott - & they will see if the four of them cannot gather the next Shrove Tuesday. Yardley seems to know more of Alfred Thompson than anybody in London. Has Scott heard from him - Irving thinks he has a subscription in hand hoping to get a few hundred. What a noble little fund theirs is - Scott could not have helped a better cause. Poor Alfred Thompson - a very sad story. (Postscript:) Just got there in a desperate fag - not a lovely Sunday. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Alfred Thompson had earlier worked with Irving; he died in 1895. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4863 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | 15 Woburn Square, W.C. | ||
| Date: | 1897, July, 3 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | This is from Wyndham to whom the lady has written. Could they do something for the poor thing? It might be a godsend. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With a stamped envelope and note from Scott to put in a card mount. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4890 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | ? | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Love & greeting. He hopes Scott is all right again and was sorry to hear of attack. He sees Toole is in Bury, Lancashire for three nights. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4913 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Scott, Clement William | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1895?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | From Amy Sedgwick's husband. Scott might drop him a line. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Amy Sedgwick's third husband was Charles Goostry. For his letter see Letter 4775. Amy Sedgwick gave a final reading in Brighton in 1896 and died in 1897. | ||
| Document Holder: | HUL | ||
| Ref.No: | 4914 | ||
| Author: | Shaw, George Bernard | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 29, Fitzroy Square, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | |||
| Date: | 1896, July, 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | Miss Ellen Terry has asked him to communicate with Irving re 'The Man of Destiny'. Shaw proposes [1] Irving gives 6 performances in London in 1897 with Irving and Terry as Napoleon and the Strange Lady. [2] If not till Winter, it is announced officially in Summer-e.g. at curtain speech. [3] 6 performances in 3 consecutive weeks etc [4] If response unsatisfactory play handed back to Shaw. [5] In 1898 if in rep at Lyceum at least 16 performances including 6 in America. [6] 3 guineas for all performances.[7] Terry and Irving always in parts. [8] Rights apart from tour agreement stay with Shaw. [9] Copyright with Shaw [10] Shaw's name in programmes and adverts. [11] Irving has option of renewing.[12] If stipulated performances not given Shaw can terminate agreement. He is sorry play is such a trivial affair - even now not persuaded it is more than Miss Terry's fancy. If Irving agrees send briefest word on postcard. | ||
| Published: | Bernard Shaw Theatrics,1995; ed. Dan H. Laurence, p. 13-15. | ||
| Notes: | In shorthand. Unsigned draft. Irving never produced 'The Man of Destiny'. | ||
| Document Holder: | HRR | ||
| Ref.No: | 4916 | ||
| Author: | Shaw, George Bernard | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 29, Fitzroy Square, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1896, July, 17 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | Irving's proposal is quite reasonable but raises host of difficulties for Shaw. Irving cannot secure £50 for Shaw in 1897 without producing the play [The Man of Destiny]. Shaw makes his living as a drama critic and cannot take money without an actual performance. That is why he proposes 6 performances if not 16. Irving's battle is won; Shaw's is only beginning. Also wants Miss Terry to create the Strange Lady soon after Imogen in 'Cymbeline' - the same change of dress. 'Cymbeline' won't run all the year; the play is too childish and there is no adequate part for Irving. Irving says he wants rights in Britain, the Colonies and America - Irving doesn't realise how large the world is. He may never get to Australia etc! Shaw is leaving for Bayreuth that evening. P.S. He will make one concession. If Irving produces a play by Ibsen Shaw will consent to the postponement of 'The Man of Destiny' but he'll be hanged if he'll be put off for Shakespeare! | ||
| Published: | Bernard Shaw Theatrics, 1995; ed. Dan H. Laurence, p.16-17. | ||
| Notes: | Holograph draft. Unsigned. | ||
| Document Holder: | HRR | ||
| Ref.No: | 4917 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | - | ||
| Recipient: | Delaunay, Louis Arsêne | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1879?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | He is pleased that their histories had so far gone side by side, and also his admiration. He arranges for Delaunay to meet him at the Garrick Club prior to going to Dorking "en break". | ||
| Published: | I.K. Fletcher, Catalogue no.220, item 229. | ||
| Notes: | Signed by Irving. Irving took actors from the Comédie Française to Dorking on 29th June 1879. | ||
| Document Holder: | Pd | ||
| Ref.No: | 4927 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | - | ||
| Recipient: | Delaunay, Louis Arsêne | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1895?] | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Love and greeting dear friend and comrade. | ||
| Published: | I.K. Fletcher, Catalogue no.220, item 229. | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | Pd | ||
| Ref.No: | 4928 | ||