Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Newmarket, to the Hon. Mr. Walpole, Twickenham [manuscript], 1757 October 6.

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Newmarket, to the Hon. Mr. Walpole, Twickenham [manuscript], 1757 October 6.

Is flattered by his opinion of his, Garrick's, verses to Mr. Gray, printed in last Saturday's Chronicle.

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