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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: [London]
Recipient: Irving, Florence >>
Address: -
Date: [1867], [Nov.?] 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: Although of little interest to her the last night's performance satisfied him and Clarke. His stupid part and perfect make-up were very well received. 'The Morning Post' says this and the other papers should.
Published: -
Notes: Typewritten extract only. This refers to a production at the St James's Theatre in company with John Sleeper Clarke - probably 'The School for Reform' which opened on 20th November in which Irving played Ferment.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/7)
Ref.No: 8762    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Florence >>
Address: -
Date: [1867], [Dec.?] 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He is famished as it is past four. The interview with "Alfred the Great" [Alfred Wigan] revealed that a leading juvenile actor was required after Christmas. Irving could only mention parts he had played with success in London: Doricourt & Harry Dornton, etc. He wanted Wigan to see Mrs Sartoris and would meet an author that night. Irving is dissatisfied with his present parts, and hopes to hear from Wigan soon.
Published: L. Irving, p.144-45.
Notes: Typewritten transcript. The interview was for work at the Queen's Theatre, where Irving began on 26th December. Mrs Sartoris was Adelaide Kemble.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/4)
Ref.No: 1771    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: The New Queen's Theatre Royal, Long Acre, W.C.
Recipient: Marshall, Frank (Francis Albert) >>
Address: -
Date: 186[8?] Monday evg
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He has only just received Marshall's letter. He assumes it has been lying in the box office and only just been brought to the doorkeeper. He will have great pleasure in meeting Marshall. He is much annoyed by the carelessness. (Postscript:) D--m the Sabbatarians.
Published: -
Notes: Irving opened at the Queen's Theatre on 26th December 1867. Paper with watermark dated 1867, printed date not filled in.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/14/9/8(3))
Ref.No: 2604    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Irving, Florence >>
Address: -
Date: [1868], [Jan.] 
Document Type: Letter (5 p.)
Content Summary: Irving protests at the first of her two letters. She can say what she likes [about Nellie Moore?] but keep back the opinions of others, which anger him. [Christopher] Bradshaw was charmed. Did she like Irving's domestic drama. His "disgusting part" is a success and he took 2 curtain calls in the part of Mr B[ob] G[assitt]. [H.J.] Byron [the author] was in raptures - but he did not see Florence in the stalls. He would have waited in the lobby, but feared mischief as he is a special constable responsible for protecting the Queen's Theatre not hearths and homes. He hopes he will soon hear from her.
Published: L. Irving, p.149-50 (with omissions).
Notes: The first page is cross-written. The letter is said to counter charges made by Florence against the presence of Nellie Moore in the company. The play was 'Dearer Than Life' in which Irving made a success as the villain Bob Gassitt. Fenian outrages in London had heightened security at the theatres, and Irving was stage manager as well as actor.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/4)
Ref.No: 1784    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: The New Queens' Theatre Royal, Long Acre, W.C.
Recipient: Irving, Florence >>
Address: -
Date: [1868], [July?] 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: He is performing R. Redburn Esq. He loves her but has not heard from her. [Christopher] Bradshaw has been ill. He might have made Irving's lot different. Irving is sorry to hear of her affliction. Mrs Frank called on him, and means well. He is sorry to hear of her mother's implacability and fears her attitude to the amount of time he asks to free himself. He seldom prays formally, but did during her illness. He got his prescription of society from Liston whom he told of his love (they all do this) - his words were hopeful, but Irving's thoughts were not. Try to make her sister love him. He once thought her mother did - perhaps in her heart she does.
Published: -
Notes: Typewritten transcript. Irving played Robert Redburn in 'The Lancashire Lass' from 24th July 1868. Bradshaw was the son of the timetable publisher and presumably might have helped Irving clear his debts. Mrs Frank may be Florence's grandmother whom Laurence Irving calls Franks, or the wife of one of Irving's friends.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/8)
Ref.No: 1786    
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