| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1884, June, 5 [i.e.7?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He hopes Lord Lytton received the precious book he returned registered, and he congratulates him and the theatre manager fortunate enough to produce the play. Mr [Wilson] Barrett is a thoroughly able man, and Irving only regrets the necessity which compelled this wise course. He is sure the play will be a success. He hopes he may sometime be able to accept the kind invitation to Knebworth which is a privilege. When they act 'Twelfth Night' he hopes Lord Lytton will come. Lytton's expressed satisfaction with some of their work is a great incentive to Irving and to Miss Terry to whom he gave Lytton's welcome message. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The reply to Letter 2183, which is dated June 6th. Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton's play 'Junius Brutus' was produced by Wilson Barrett at the Princess's Theatre on 26/01/1885. Irving produced 'Twelfth Night' at the Lyceum on 8th July 1884. | ||
| Document Holder: | HALS (Reference: DE/K/C/36/143/2) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5044 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Royal Lyceum Theatre, Strand | ||
| Recipient: | Howard, James Brown | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1882(?), Nov., 30 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Howard is at liberty at the forthcoming meeting of the shareholders of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh Company to offer from Irving up to £1000 as a security towards the payment of the yearly rent should a new lease be granted in Howard's favour. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | MAM (Reference: MM-PA-IHE) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5046 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Lane, Sarah (Sara) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1886, Feb., 28 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks her for her gift. A most super looking boy who will always have a comfortable and happy home with Irving. He appreciates her kindness and good nature in entrusting her treasure to him. She said she had had difficulty getting to see 'Faust'. He would like to welcome her and asks her to name a convenient night. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | It is not certain that this letter, which probably refers to a painting, is to Sarah Lane, who gave up management of the Britannia Theatre in 1882. Another interpretation of the addressee's name is Cane. | ||
| Document Holder: | MAM (Reference: MM-PA-IHE) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5052 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Munby, George Frederick Woodhouse (?) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1887, May, 30 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for the copy of his 'Macbeth' handbook. It is excellently done, and he wishes it every success. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Written by Louis Austin, addressed "Dear Sir", and signed by Irving. The recipient is identified in pencil, but no likely 'Macbeth' handbook has been indentified. | ||
| Document Holder: | MAM (Reference: MM-PA-IHE) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5056 | ||
| Author: | Albery, James | ||
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| Address: | 5, Park Road, Regents Park | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1879, June, 10 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Asks for a box for the next day, Thursday, his wife's first evening out since her confinement. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Box sent 11/6/79. Mary Moore gave birth to Irving Albery on 12th May. Henry Irving was the boy's godfather. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5084 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | - | ||
| Recipient: | Albery, James | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1879], [May?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | The proof of Albery's friendship has given Irving much happiness. He hopes their boy never needs his protection, but if he should, Irving will be a father to him. This he promises to Albery and his wife, to whom he sends greetings. | ||
| Published: | W. Trewin, All on Stage, 1980, p.79. | ||
| Notes: | Albery had asked Irving to be godfather to his first son, Irving, born to him and Mary Moore on 12th May 1879. | ||
| Document Holder: | Pd | ||
| Ref.No: | 5085 | ||
| Author: | Barnes, Fanny (Frances) Mary Emily | ||
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| Address: | Heavitree Vicarage, Exeter | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1884], July, 14 Monday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Could they see 'Twelfth Night' Thursday or Friday 17th & 18th or Monday 21st? Irving's offer when last in town was tempting and they are coming up specially. Mr Barnes must be in town on business and she has persuaded him to let her bring the children. The young violinist wishes to meet Irving. At home till Wednesday, then Charing Cross Hotel. Will Stoker reply if Irving cannot. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Note: Box Monday. The Barnes children were Violet and Irene Vanbrugh, and Kenneth, director of RADA. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5092 | ||
| Author: | Terry, George Edward | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1884, Jan., 5 Saturday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has received Stoker's letter of 23rd Dec. that morning. Press Opinions will go in next week's issue Jan. 12th. By same post he sends 'Eras' & cash statements showing balances of £94.17.10 and £56.18.4, so will hold out for another fortnight. He is delighted to hear of great success in Boston - does Stoker mean by returning there for another fortnight the tour will be lengthened to the same extent? When do they return to Boston? 'Claudian' is the only production worthy of notice. Terry thought of sending Press Opinions but decided Stoker would be too busy. Terry thinks it not such a success as made out - certainly not financially. No expense is spared and advertising costs must be enormous. Did Stoker find the machine which printed his letter useful [a typewriter]? If it works it will be useful and save time. He encloses a Dublin letter. (Postscript:) He encloses Dents' account for £19.10.0, also Homewood & Robbins for £6.2.6 which he gave to Mr Abud who disowned it. Does Stoker know who gave the order - by the date they should not have to pay it? Also G. Rees' account for £2.10.0. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Claudian' was by Henry Herman and W.G. Wills and produced by Wilson Barrett. Enclosed with the letter is the Homewood & Robbins account which appears to be for fire hoses and fittings. The letter itself bears a note in Stoker's hand "Told not to pay but find out who ordered it". The letters do not give the answer. Fire precautions would have been the responsibility of Mary Anderson's manager during her tenancy. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/14/19/109(2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5475 | ||
| Author: | Terry, George Edward | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1884, Jan., 17 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The Mule has been sold and he has the £10. He wishes Stoker would let him sell the Pony as also the cost of keeping him will equal half his value. This full value is £15 as his sister Mrs Lewis's coachman tells him his knees are chipped. He cannot get anyone to take him at 5/- a week - being asked 7/6 and 10/-. Stoker should make the decision in his next letter. He supposes he knows about the Celtic. He received Press opinions that should have appeared on 29th Dec. on Jan. 16th, explaining his cable. Two letters enclosed. All well. Edgar Bruce's Prince's Theatre opens on Friday. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The Prince's Theatre is now the Prince of Wales Theatre. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/14/19/109(2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5479 | ||
| Author: | Terry, George Edward | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | Boston Theatre, Boston, U.S.A. | ||
| Date: | 1884, Feb., 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | 2 cables received and attended to. Thought of their return is quite jolly. The Matinee was a success and a list of those attending will be in next Saturday's 'Era'. From a dramatic angle things decidedly dull. Salvini at Covent Garden a fortnight from then - 28 Feb. They give 2 matinees Feb. 23 & March 8: 'Pygmalion' on 23rd and probably 'Comedy & Tragedy' with 'A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing' March 8th. He would be glad to know Stoker's whereabouts with address en route now. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/14/19/109(2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5486 | ||