Autograph letter from Mrs. Mary Ann Yates, King's Theatre, to Mr. Garrick [manuscript], 1774 May 6 Friday morning.

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Autograph letter from Mrs. Mary Ann Yates, King's Theatre, to Mr. Garrick [manuscript], 1774 May 6 Friday morning.

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She was at Mortlake, so did not receive his letter until yesterday evening. She will be happy to see him. Letter is hinged to print of Mrs. Yates as Calista.

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King's Theatre (London, England)

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Opened as Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 9 April 1705; in 1714 changed name to King's Theatre; in 1837 renamed Her Majesty's Theatre; closed and demolished in 1891; rebuilt and reopened 28 April 1897. The theatre changes names to either Her Majesty's Theatre or His Majesty's Theatre depending on whether a queen or king is on the British throne. John Ebers, a bookseller, took over the management of the theatre in 1821; Ebers became involved in lawsuits in 1825 which, combined with a large increas...

Yates, Mrs. (Mary Ann), 1728-1784

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English actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Pall Mall, to an unidentified correspondent, [no year] Mar. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584459 ...

Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718

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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...