Autograph letter from Suzanne Curchod Necker to David Garrick, 1776 May 18.

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Autograph letter from Suzanne Curchod Necker to David Garrick, 1776 May 18.

Expresses gratitude for the engraved portrait of Garrick, praises his Hamlet and Lear, expresses sadness on parting with him and Mrs. Garrick. With integral address leaf.

2 p.

fre,

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 7159858

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822

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