| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
17 Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W. |
| Recipient: |
Not known
>>
|
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1905, May, 26 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
The pieces are correctly placed on the board and the moves in order. But this, of course, is quite immaterial to the play especially as nobody in the audience can see the game. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
A game of chess in 'Becket'. Addressed "Sir"; written by Louis Austin and signed by Irving. A press cutting reveals that it was written to 'The Times' chess correspondent. See Letter 8601. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/14/9/8(3)) |
| Ref.No: |
4321 |
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| Author: |
Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
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1847-1912 author, Acting Manager at the Lyceum |
| Address: |
20 Bedford Street, London, W.C. |
| Recipient: |
Not known
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|
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1905, May, 29 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Irving asks him to send her the enclosed signed photograph which he hopes she will accept, as he is unable to sign the one sent for special(?) reason. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
"Dear Madam." Signed by Stoker. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/14/19/109(2)) |
| Ref.No: |
4485 |
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| Author: |
Pemberton, Maryl Leigh
>>
Mrs,
of Carshalton, fan, recipient of Irving's chair from “Waterloo” |
| Address: |
7, St. Peter's, Carshalton |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1905, June, 6 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
She is unknown to Irving but has seen all his plays for thirty years. She sees in the paper he is considering retiring and would like a remembrance. May she purchase the chair in which he dies in 'Waterloo'? She thanks him for the pleasure he has given. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Irving's note at head. 'Yes, shall be delighted to beg her acceptance of the chair!' |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/14/9/8(1)) |
| Ref.No: |
2055 |
|
|
| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
17 Stratton Street, W |
| Recipient: |
Nevill, Lady Dorothy Fanny
>>
née Walpole, d.1913 hostess, m.1847 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1905, June, 9 |
| Document Type: |
Letter |
| Content Summary: |
She said she would like to see old Gregory on Thursday morning. It will delight him to know that she is present - if she can find it convenient to come. |
| Published: |
The reminiscences of Lady Dorothy Nevill, 1906, p.253. |
| Notes: |
A performance of 'A Story of Waterloo' during his farewell season at Drury Lane. |
| Document Holder: |
Pd |
| Ref.No: |
4676 |
|
|
| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
17, Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W. |
| Recipient: |
Nevill, Lady Dorothy Fanny
>>
née Walpole, d.1913 hostess, m.1847 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1905, June, 10 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Although Miss Nevill may not come on Thursday, he hopes she will find an escort to the theatre. He had not known if he was to play Corporal Brewster, but had begged her to accept the places. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
See Letter 4676. Irving's performance as Corporal Brewster in 'Waterloo' at the matinee for Lionel Brough at His Majesty's Theatre on 15th June was to be his last in London. A digital image of this letter is at http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/col/phl |
| Document Holder: |
HLC (Reference: Box 7, Folder 72) |
| Ref.No: |
5561 |
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