Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, the Adelphi, to Mr. Bowes, Grosvenor Square [manuscript], [1777] April 23.

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, the Adelphi, to Mr. Bowes, Grosvenor Square [manuscript], [1777] April 23.

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He informs him that he is made the father founder president etc. of the Theatrical Fund ... and hopes he will take a ticket for the benefit next Monday, and that Lady Strathmore [his wife] will also extend her bounty to the old actors.

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