Autograph letter signed from John Mushet Mortimer, Cavendish Sq., [London], to Samuel Whitbread, Esq. [manuscript], 1814 January 7.

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Autograph letter signed from John Mushet Mortimer, Cavendish Sq., [London], to Samuel Whitbread, Esq. [manuscript], 1814 January 7.

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Mortimer renews his application to appear in the part of Sir Pertinax Macsycophant. He feels that "bold and daring must be the actor who attempts it after Mr. Cooke." He would like a letter of introduction to Mr. Raymond at Drury Lane.

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