Letter, 1735, Apr. 11, [London], to [Isaac Watts?].

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Letter, 1735, Apr. 11, [London], to [Isaac Watts?].

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Agrees with [Watts?] criticism of the French language. Sends "The Prompter", the author of which admires Nat Lee [no enclosure]. Has also sent a copy to Voltaire. Recommends Lillo's "The Christian Hero" but disapproves of use of phrases from the Scriptures in plays.

3 p. ; 22 cm.

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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[Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748.]

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