Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Broadlands, near Romsey, Lord Palmerston's seat, to [Frances Cadogan] [manuscript], 1778 September 21.

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Broadlands, near Romsey, Lord Palmerston's seat, to [Frances Cadogan] [manuscript], 1778 September 21.

Afraid he cannot put in a word for her friend while he is in the American service; Lord Howe will not let any preferment take place without his approbation.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7092183

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Howe, Lord

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Cadogan, Frances, d. 1812

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Nicholl, Frances, -1819

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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...