Autograph memorandum of an agreement of David Garrick with Mr. Michael Arne [manuscript], 1766 August 22.

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Autograph memorandum of an agreement of David Garrick with Mr. Michael Arne [manuscript], 1766 August 22.

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Mr. Arne to compose the music of a certain new dramatic entertainment called Cimon, and in compensation to receive a third of the profits of the 3 first nights which the author shall take for his benefit. At foot, Arne's receipt, January 15, 1767. Also, the account for these 3 benefits.

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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...

Arne, Michael, 1741?-1786

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