Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, the Adelphi, to Dr. Cadogan, London [manuscript], ca. 1775 Sunday.

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, the Adelphi, to Dr. Cadogan, London [manuscript], ca. 1775 Sunday.

Asks a favour on behalf of his impecunious friend Bond, who needs Cadogan's professional services, notwithstanding Cadogan's apostasy from the god of his (Garrick's) idolatry, Shakespeare.

2 leaves.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7254635

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Bond, Nicholas, -1807

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Cadogan, William, 1711-1797

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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...

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. ...