Autograph letter signed from Mr. (William) Havard, London, to [David Garrick] [manuscript], 1769 May 30.

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Autograph letter signed from Mr. (William) Havard, London, to [David Garrick] [manuscript], 1769 May 30.

Letter of thanks to Garrick as director of Drury Lane; wishes him joy of his approaching Shakespearean Jubilee. Would like his "Ode in Honour of our Great Master," set to music by Dr. Boyce, to be sung on this occasion.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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