Autograph letter signed from John Paterson, London, to David Garrick [manuscript], 1776 May 28.

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Autograph letter signed from John Paterson, London, to David Garrick [manuscript], 1776 May 28.

Paterson congratulates Garrick on the "immense applauses with which [he is] finishing [his] theatrical career." Sends his love to "dear Eve" [i.e. Eva Garrick]. Addressed "Dear Sir." Written from New Burlington Street.

1 item ; 23 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7483248

Folger Shakespeare Library

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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...

Paterson, John, 1705?-1789

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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...