Copy of letter from David Garrick to Master Robert Dodsley [manuscript], [1758 early December] Wednesday.

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Copy of letter from David Garrick to Master Robert Dodsley [manuscript], [1758 early December] Wednesday.

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Acknowledges his dismissal from his (Dodsley's) acquaintance. Written after his, Garrick's, rejection of Dodsley's play, Cleone, and its successful production at Covent Garden.

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Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764

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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...