Autograph letter signed from Richard Penn, Philadelphia, to David Garrick, Hampton Court, Middlesex [manuscript], 1778 February 20.

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Autograph letter signed from Richard Penn, Philadelphia, to David Garrick, Hampton Court, Middlesex [manuscript], 1778 February 20.

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Garrick's fame has extended even to the most distant woods of North America, where is often the topic of conversation. Penn has bet a large sum of money on Garrick's age, and would be obliged if Garrick would send a properly authenticated certificate. Penn would be happy to send anything from his part of the world, such as seeds or furs. [Letter sent via the New York Packet]. Accompanied by a brief description of Penn (1 p.)

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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...

Penn, Richard, approximately 1736-1811

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Epithet: of Add MS 41367 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001197.0x000342 Epithet: Agent for Ceylon British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000149.0x0000af ...