Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], [1754?] September 28.

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], [1754?] September 28.

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Is engaged to more plays than he can perform in the next two seasons, but has promised Mr. Moncreiff all the services in his power if he can get it acted at the other house. Possibly a reference to John Moncrieff's play Appius, acted at Covent Garden March 6, 1755.

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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...

Covent Garden Theatre

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Thomas Harris, John Philip Kemble and others proprietors of the New Theatre Royal called Covent Garden Theatre. From the description of Grant for 85 years from Covent Garden Theatre to George Raikes of Cornhill, Esq. [manuscript], 1809 September 18. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643481 The Covent Garden Theatre was built by John Rich in London in 1732. Also known as the Royal Opera House. From the description of Documents concerning finance...

Moncreiff, John, -approximately 1767

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