Autograph letter signed by Hannah More, Barley Wood, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 1807 December 5.

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Autograph letter signed by Hannah More, Barley Wood, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 1807 December 5.

She is getting better. Mentions Patty, Sally, the bishop of London, Kenny, Mrs. Barrington, the deaths of poor Ford and the Duchess of Gloucester. Quotes Telemaque on reading. Criticizes the Life of Mrs. Carter.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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