Autograph letter from Baroness Elizabeth (Cary) Pitt Amherst to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], [18th or 19th century].

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Autograph letter from Baroness Elizabeth (Cary) Pitt Amherst to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], [18th or 19th century].

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Concludes Mrs. Garrick meant that Love for Love with Mrs. Jordan and Mr. Elliston is to be performed Saturday next. Asks her to let the Knight at No. 5 High Row Knightsbridge know the correct day, and he will come in a hackney coach. She will bring Mrs. Butler.

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Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822

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Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831

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Butler, Mrs.

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