Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Hawkesworth [manuscript], [1758 December 25?] Monday.

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Hawkesworth [manuscript], [1758 December 25?] Monday.

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Discusses Hill's rascally work, [The rout]. Gives his ex tempore motto for it, beginning For physick and farces his equal there scarce is [Knapp 32]. Is reconciled to Mr. Younge of Standlinch.

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