Autograph letter signed from William Augustus Miles, Speedwell Sloop of War Plymouth Dock, to David Garrick, London [manuscript], 1775 August 11.

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Autograph letter signed from William Augustus Miles, Speedwell Sloop of War Plymouth Dock, to David Garrick, London [manuscript], 1775 August 11.

Is leaving soon for Boston. Sends a fair copy of Don Sebastian which he made during his last passage at sea. Describes his alterations to the plot and characters. Discusses Becket the bookseller.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7132914

Folger Shakespeare Library

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