Copy of letter endorsed by David Garrick, Hampton, to Home [manuscript], 1773 August 19.

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Copy of letter endorsed by David Garrick, Hampton, to Home [manuscript], 1773 August 19.

His comedy struck him as very disappointing and not in the least calculated for the stage.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Home, John, 1722-1808

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John Home was an English dramatist. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 191526558 John Home, Church of Scotland minister and playwright. From the description of John Home manuscript material : 2 items, (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427652648 From the guide to the John Home manuscript material : 3 items, late 18th-early 19th century, (The New York Public Library...

Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...