To my friend Dr. H-- upon his credulity [manuscript], 18th century.

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To my friend Dr. H-- upon his credulity [manuscript], 18th century.

Autograph poem by David Garrick. Possibly addressed to Dr. John Hawkesworth. On the margin of the paper on to which the poem has been pasted is a note by R.H. B[arham]: Given to me by Mr. Beltz ... 1832. See also, W.b.464, fol. 20.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773

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Ingoldsby, Thomas, 1788-1845

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