Letter from Mrs. Ottley, Brompton, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 1803 May 18.

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Letter from Mrs. Ottley, Brompton, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 1803 May 18.

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Mrs. Ottley begs leave through her friends the Mrs. Stapleses, that she may be favoured with any small bit of the mulberry tree planted by Shakespeare and celebrated by Mrs. Garrick. Such a relic would not be ill bestowed on her, who would consider it a most valuable memorial, a feast for the imagination, and a favor from Mrs. Garrick.

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Staples, Mrs., fl. 18th/19th cent.

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Ottley, Mrs., fl. 1803,

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Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822

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Eva Garrick was the wife of British actor David Garrick. From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1775-1821. (Harvard University, Wadsworth House). WorldCat record id: 70316245 From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1775-1821. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612375098 Wife of David Garrick. From the description of Autograph note in third person : Adelphi, to "three dear and good friends", [after 1814] J...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...