Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Hampton, to my Lord [Bute] [manuscript], [1759] January 25.

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Hampton, to my Lord [Bute] [manuscript], [1759] January 25.

Is ready to wait upon him next week; would like to be permitted the favour of an interview once or twice in a winter for five minutes with His Royal Highness. Would also like to know his sentiments upon his friend Mr. Home's plays.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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Home, John, 1722-1808

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Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792

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