Autograph letter from David Garrick to the Hon. Mr. Walpole [manuscript], [1773] July 29.

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Autograph letter from David Garrick to the Hon. Mr. Walpole [manuscript], [1773] July 29.

Asks if he will lend him the volume of Old Tracts containing Sir Thomas Wyatt's speech ...

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Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

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Dr. John Allen (1771-1843) was a political and historical writer. In 1791 he graduated with an MD from the University of Edinburgh. In 1801, in his capacity as a doctor, he accompanied Lord Holland to Spain, and on his return to England became a regular inmate of Holland House. Although he served in 1806 as under-secretary to the commissioners for treating with America, Allen is best known for his social life at Holland House, especially as documented in his diary. He also helped Lord Holland to...

Wyatt, Thomas, Sir, 1503?-1542

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Great 16th century English poet. From the description of Papers of Sir Thomas Wyatt, Earl of Romney and the Wyatt family, [manuscript], 1713-1772. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648015553 ...

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...