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Author: Labouchère, Henry Du Pré >>
Address: 5, Old Palace Yard, S.W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1896?], July, 17 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: He sends the book he spoke to Irving about. He thinks it will provide a better idea of Napoleon as a man than any other.
Published: -
Notes: Irving was to play Napoleon in April 1897.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/28)
Ref.No: 4664    
Author: Probyn, Sir Dighton Macnaughten >>
Address: Marlborough House, Pall Mall, SW
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1896, July, 17 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Probyn has shown Irving's letter to the Prince of Wales and then by his orders given the set of Shakespeare to Princess Maud. She is enchanted with the handsome volumes and sends her thanks. He is also told to thank Irving for his expressions concerning her future happiness and blessings which she values highly coming from a loyal heart. Lady Probyn comes to London next week and he will give her Irving's kind message.
Published: -
Notes: Princess Maud married the future King of Norway on 22 July 1896.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/34)
Ref.No: 3009    
Author: Redford, George Alexander >>
Address: Gay Reach, Bourne End, Bucks.
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: [London?]
Date: 1896, July, 17 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: Has received print copy of English version of 'Madame Sans-Gene' (is it to be licensed under that title! (sic)) He will forward the provisional licence to Stoker in the ordinary course. The Reading fee is £2-2-0. He encloses cheque for £1-1-0 paid in excess. He was glad to see Sir Henry on Monday looking none the worse for his arduous travels.
Published: -
Notes: Receipt attached: No.153 Lord Chamberlain's Office for £2-2-0 for a Stage Play 'Pro and 3 acts', signed: Redford 'Examiner of all Theatrical Entertainments'.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/7/19)
Ref.No: 7310    
Author: Shaw, George Bernard >>
Address: 29, Fitzroy Square, W.
Recipient: Irving, Sir 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, Sir Henry >>
Address: Bamburgh
Recipient: Farrar, Frederick William >>
Address: -
Date: 1896, July, 22 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: Accepting the invitation to read 'Becket' at Canterbury Cathedral.
Published: -
Notes: Written by Bram Stoker.
Document Holder: HRR (Reference: Note 2109 F2)
Ref.No: 5851    
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