| Author: |
Sutherland, Anne Sutherland-Leveson-Gower
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née Hay-Mackenzie, Duchess of,
1828-1888 m.1844, 1st wife of 3rd Duke |
| Address: |
Lilleshall |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1874?]. [Aug.?] Monday |
| Document Type: |
Letter (8 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Thanks to Irving for sending book of songs including 'Golden Slumbers'. Has had such pleasure in singing it. She is touched by his letter. Has great interest in him and is honoured to make the acquaintance of a genius. Would like Irving to be happy - only to be found by nearness to God and his Son. Quotes two poems. Feels Irving will always have it in his power to elevate a very noble profession further. Take no notice of her foolish ideas re Hamlet's cloak. How she shall like to hear him say 'Doubt that the stars are fire...' She will be too pleased [underlined] to have any papers he may care to send. |
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| Notes: |
In response to the reply to Letter asking about the music used in 'King Charles I'.
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/39) |
| Ref.No: |
4316 |
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| Author: |
Young, Sir Charles Lawrence
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7th Bart,
1839-1887 barrister, playwright, amateur actor |
| Address: |
Peterley Manor, Great Missenden, Bucks |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
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| Date: |
1874, Aug., 12 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Hopes Irving has not forgotten that he promised to visit them that month. Can he manage Sunday 23rd? They will be in town Saturday 22nd as he wants Beatrice in 'Le Sphinx' and they might come down together by early train on Sunday morning and Irving can return by the midday train on Monday. Let them know if he can manage this. Lady Young sends kind remembrances. |
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| Notes: |
The opening night of 'The Sphinx' by Campbell Clarke, at the Haymarket Theatre, 1874. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/44) |
| Ref.No: |
4540 |
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| Author: |
Montague, Henry James
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(r.n. Mann),
1843/44-1878 actor, old friend |
| Address: |
The Hoffman House, New York |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1874, Aug., 18 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Irving is not forgotten. Montague's hurried departure prevented him saying goodbye. He did not like to write to the old Colonel [Bateman], but he was sorry to hear of Dick's sad death - he was a fine and noble fellow. He hears they are telling lies about him in London - will Irving contradict any he detects. Toole accidentally fell in a hole and sprained his ankle and hasn't played all week. He hopes to play Paul Pry on Monday. Albery's play is a handicap. He feels welcome. (Postscript:) Wallack has offered him a month's engagement or more if successful. |
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| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/32) |
| Ref.No: |
2898 |
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| Author: |
Gilbert, Sir William Schwenck
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1836-1911 playwright |
| Address: |
8 Essex Villas, Kensington |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1874?], Aug., 23 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Montague's unexpected departure for America has left the piece he was writing on his hands. It was intended for Irving but since he had not written, the play was sold to Montague. Is it of any use, in which case he will write to Bateman. Irving seemed to like the original idea which has since been improved on and an act and a half finished. |
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| Notes: |
See also Letter 1316. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/25) |
| Ref.No: |
1317 |
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| Author: |
Greville, Sabine Matilda
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née Thellusson, Mrs Richard,
1823-1882 friend |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1874, Aug., 28 Friday |
| Document Type: |
Letter (+4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
... reminiscence of Irving's dragging in Bells; which she doesn't think Mounet could do more forcefully. Where else would Irving dislike meeting him? She was very shy when she met Irving, and worried about having free seats two nights running. She makes suggestions for 'Hamlet' and asks if she could go to a rehearsal. She will bivouac at Wilton Crescent. She mentions her plans, other theatrical matters, her relations the Probyns, and hopes Irving can come on Sunday. |
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| Notes: |
The beginning of the letter is missing but she refers to the French actor Mounet-Sully. Mrs Greville writes in friendly terms, later addressing Irving by his given name John, and sometimes signing herself 'Constance'. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/1/15) |
| Ref.No: |
1228 |
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