Autograph letters signed from Eva Maria Garrick, Merton, London and Hampton, to the Countess of Burlington [manuscript], 1749 July 18-October 24, 1750 September 27-October 20, [1754?] May 17?

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Autograph letters signed from Eva Maria Garrick, Merton, London and Hampton, to the Countess of Burlington [manuscript], 1749 July 18-October 24, 1750 September 27-October 20, [1754?] May 17?

(6) July 25, 1749, she mentions Garrick's purchase of the house in Southampton St.; in (20-22), September 29-October 9, 1750, she comments on the Drury Lane and Covent Garden productions of Romeo and Juliet; in (23), October 20, 1750, she refers to Jane Cibber appearing in Jane Shore, [by Nicholas Rowe]. (16) October 3, 1749, contains a note of David Garrick's.

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Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822

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Eva Garrick was the wife of British actor David Garrick. From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1775-1821. (Harvard University, Wadsworth House). WorldCat record id: 70316245 From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1775-1821. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612375098 Wife of David Garrick. From the description of Autograph note in third person : Adelphi, to "three dear and good friends", [after 1814] J...

Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718

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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. ...

Cibber, Jane, 1729-

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Burlington, Dorothy Boyle, Countess of, 1699-1758

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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...