Epigram on Dr. Hill ... by David Garrick [manuscript], [1752].

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Epigram on Dr. Hill ... by David Garrick [manuscript], [1752].

On Dr. Hill who in one of his inspectors had spoken of Mrs. Porter as dead and extoll'd Mr. Barry as a good player.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Hill, John, 1714?-1775

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Author. John Hill, born around 1714, was a miscellaneous writer, best known for his The British herbal, published in 1756. He died in 1775. From the description of Letter, 1769. (Florida State University). WorldCat record id: 50683373 ...

Barry, Mr.

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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...

Porter, Mrs.

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