Autograph letter signed from Mrs. Hannah Cowley, Islington Spa, to David Garrick [manuscript], [1775?].

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Autograph letter signed from Mrs. Hannah Cowley, Islington Spa, to David Garrick [manuscript], [1775?].

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This letter probably accompanied a revised version of her play, [The runaway], sketches of which Garrick had seen earlier. She asks his approval concerning certain changes. Endorsed by Garrick.

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Cowley, Mrs. (Hannah), 1743-1809

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English dramatist and poet. From the description of The discreet sister : poem : [n.p.] : autograph manuscript signed, 1803. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870162 ...

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...