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Author: Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts >>
Address: St Leonards
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1880, Dec., 12 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: She was sorry not to see Irving as he seemed to have a cold and they wish to see him there. It is now beautiful, and for Christmas she stays there until 27th and hopes he will come on Christmas Eve & Day & Sunday and stay as much of Monday as he can. She will repeat all past affectionate wishes, with the added pleasure of old friends, whom she lists. (Postscript) When is Tennyson finished?
Published: -
Notes: The postscript refers to the production of Tennyson's 'The Cup'.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8)
Ref.No: 874    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient: Tennyson, Hallam >>
Address: Farringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Date: 1880, [Dec.] 
Document Type: Letter (7 p.)
Content Summary: Splendid - every word is precious gold. By the Gods he had done but now asks for one, no three, little things. First, after Camma enters temple add lines about her beauty and lingering looks etc. Secondly, extra lines to describe details to audience. Thirdly he wants a change in one of his speeches. P.S. Hallam will be coming to the dress rehearsal on Christmas Eve - Irving will be getting the puddings and the jolly cheer ready.
Published: -
Notes: Irving is giving detailed analysis of requested alterations to Tennyson's 'The Cup' which opened at the Lyceum on 3rd January 1881 and ran for 130 nights. By courtesy of the Tennyson Research Centre, Lincolnshire County Council.
Document Holder: TRC (Reference: 3797)
Ref.No: 5525    
Author: Tennyson, Hallam >>
Address: Farringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1880, Dec. 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He sends the alterations which he thinks great improvements. Irving's enthusiasm is infectious and has made them happy. Alterations are for the end of Act I, Sc.2 & p.30. When is the dress rehearsal with full scenery for his Father must see it if he can? 'The Cup' is by far the best name. (Postscript:) His father will alter anything or omit any lines Irving thinks superflous.
Published: Tennyson, Letters, vol.3, p.201-02.
Notes: The embossed address is repeated in ink with N.B. suggesting Irving had misaddressed his letter.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/20)
Ref.No: 3034    
Author: Tennyson, Alfred >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1880], [Dec.] 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: Tennyson sends six lines of verse which he asks Irving to reconsider. He fears confusion about the Tetrarchies of Sinnatus and Synorix.
Published: Tennyson, Letters, vol.3, p.202.
Notes: For 'The Cup'.
Document Holder: Pd
Ref.No: 4703    
Author: Tennyson, Hallam >>
Address: Farringford [Isle of Wight]
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1880, Dec., 17 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He lists the other amendments with page references. He asks for confirmation of the ending of the play. Is there a dress rehearsal other than Xmas Eve? He wishes Irving could share their Island Xmas cheer. All the amendments have improved so do ask for more. (Postscript:) Some of them will be there on the first night.
Published: Tennyson, Letters, vol. 3, p.202-03.
Notes: 'The Cup' opened on 3rd January 1881.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/20)
Ref.No: 3035    
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