Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Hampton, to to Madame Riccoboni, Rue Poissoniere ... Paris [manuscript], 1777 October 17.

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Hampton, to to Madame Riccoboni, Rue Poissoniere ... Paris [manuscript], 1777 October 17.

Has seen an extract of a letter of hers to Mrs. Johns about him and cannot resist thanking her for it. Refers to Linguet's abuse of him and his old friend Shakespeare.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Morrison, Alfred, 1821-1897

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Riccoboni, Marie Jeanne de Heurles Laboras de Mezières, 1713-1792

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Linguet, Simon-Nicolas-Henri, 1736-1794

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

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...