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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Florence >>
Address: -
Date: [1869], [May?] Tuesday
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: He has the unhappy knack of disguising his real feelings - has been told so before. He regrets his silly words were misconstrued. He is inclined to restrain feelings which might be considered romantic or gushing. All this happiness has rushed upon him. He refers to her gift of slippers. His benefit at the Standard is the next day when he may make a little money. Why hasn't he asked her for a loan?... He has gained by his selfishness a brighter price than all the money in the world.
Published: L. Irving, p.156 (in part).
Notes: Typewritten transcript.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/9)
Ref.No: 1794    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Florence >>
Address: -
Date: [1869], [May?] Saturday
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: She will see that Fechter is to tour without him. He encloses English's so she may judge for herself. At present he is at liberty after [June] 6th and vexed and disappointed. They cannot marry until something definite is fixed. On the brighter side his debts and insurance will be settled before they next meet. He asks for her thoughts - her last letter was very chary. He has just given a successful recital and sends papers. He thinks a reading worth considering. On tour in next 2 weeks: Gloucester, Hanley, Dundee, Glasgow, Birmingham.
Published: -
Notes: Typewritten transcript. The tour started in Croydon on May 10th.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/9)
Ref.No: 1793    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Florence >>
Address: -
Date: [1869], [May?], [12?] Wednesday
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: Better a few words than none at all. The 8th can be arranged provided correspondence or interview with Irving's father prove satisfactory. He does not know what crimes or horrors may be brought to light - he knows of none. Her dear mother wrote to him to reveal any impediments to the marriage - he is ashamed he cannot. He told his father of the event that day only. Irving told him nothing of the slanders against him so that her mother can see his astonishment at such hints. He looks forward to their marriage, with a quotation.
Published: L. Irving, p.154 (not quite complete).
Notes: Typewritten transcript. L. Irving dates the letter from April, but it is related to Letter 1791, from Edinburgh during the tour. The final quotation "meet never to part again" is from Charles Dibdin's sea song 'Bleak was the morn'.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/9)
Ref.No: 1790    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Murray's London Hotel, Edinburgh
Recipient: Irving, Florence >>
Address: -
Date: [1869], [May], [16?] Sunday
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: By this post he is replying to her mother's letter. His debts are nearly paid and the lies wickedly circulating should be treated with contempt. He will not discuss false scandals. He admits and bitterly repents his folly in money matters - getting into debt and paying exorbitant interest, but beyond that has no faults for which he can be reproached. He only has a few hours there, writes hastily, and must leave all arrangements for the future to Flo. The tour ends on 6th June and on 14th he thinks he starts with "Black & White". The next day they open in Glasgow where he hopes to find a letter. Toole sends regards - give Irving's to Mr & Mrs Morgan.
Published: -
Notes: Typewritten transcript. Irving was on tour with Toole's company and remained with them in London, not appearing in Wilkie Collins' 'Black & White'. The Morgans were related to Florence O'Callaghan.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/9)
Ref.No: 1791    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: [Glasgow?]
Recipient: Irving, Florence >>
Address: -
Date: [1869], [May?] 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: His dreary room seems bright that day - her joy is contagious. He is delighted with the kindness of Flo's sister & husband. He lists his tour dates and venues to the end of June. Toole thinks that until this scrambling tour is over they had better wait to get married. What does she think? He does not think she should come on tour with him. He sends her some seats for 'Josephine' and some others, also a parasol. He hopes he will find a letter when he gets home that night. (Postscript:) Don't pay the bearer for this as he thinks she once did.
Published: L. Irving, p.155 (part).
Notes: Typewritten transcript. 'Josephine, the child of the Regiment' by J.B. Buckstone. The letter may date from earlier when Irving was still in London or Croydon.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/9)
Ref.No: 1795    
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