Autograph letter signed T. Overbury [i.e. David Garrick] to Woodfall [manuscript], 1777 February 2.

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Autograph letter signed T. Overbury [i.e. David Garrick] to Woodfall [manuscript], 1777 February 2.

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Speaks of the success of his adaptation of Richard Savage's play, Sir Thomas Overbury. Has written 3 scenes and 2 fables in the past 2 days for their Majesties [to be included in Lethe]

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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...

Woodfall, William, 1746-1803

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English parliamentary reporter and dramatic critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Dublin, to an unidentified recipient, 1785 Aug. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270583920 ...

Savage, Richard, -1743

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Epithet: of Stowe MS 201 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001305.0x0000a9 Epithet: poet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000492.0x0000ec ...