Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Mr. Hook [manuscript], [ca. 1774?].

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Mr. Hook [manuscript], [ca. 1774?].

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The proprietors of Drury Lane Theatre have determined not to engage any particular gentleman as composer for their house, and so cannot consider Mr. Hook. A gentleman who has composed for the house before has been promised the musical department.

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Hook, Mr. (James), 1746-1827

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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...

Drury Lane Theatre

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The Drury Lane Theatre in London is the oldest English theater still in use. From the description of Financial records, 1747-1817. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78201833 From the guide to the Financial records, 1747-1817., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) The performances took place at the King's theatre, Haymarket and at the Lyceum between 1809 and 1812. Some of Benjamin Wyatt's plans for the rebuilding of...