An epistle to Mr. Garrick, endorsed by Garrick [manuscript], [ca. 1744?].

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An epistle to Mr. Garrick, endorsed by Garrick [manuscript], [ca. 1744?].

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Poem written to commemorate their meeting in Woburn Park. Conjectured dating based on reference to Miss Evelyn Levison, now lady Gowran (m. 1744) (line 138). (leaf 9v) refers to Ryan's taking the place of Quin as Jacques while away in Ireland, 1741-42.

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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...

Woburn Abbey

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