Autograph letter signed from Thomas Kynaston, London, to David Garrick, London [manuscript], 1776 June 11.

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Autograph letter signed from Thomas Kynaston, London, to David Garrick, London [manuscript], 1776 June 11.

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Kynaston thanks Garrick for his entreĢe of the theatre, refers to his ancestor, Edward Kynaston, and wishes Garrick happiness in his "honorable retirement." Endorsed, possibly by Garrick: "1776 Mr. Kynaston's letter & verses June 11" and "Mr. Kynaston's letter & verses, June 13, 1776" (verses no longer with letter).

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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Kynaston, Edward, 1643-1712

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Epithet: MP for Montgomery British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000753.0x0003be ...

Kynaston, Thomas

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Epithet: Reverend British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000753.0x0003ce Epithet: of Manchester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000753.0x0003cd Epithet: of H Cooper and Partners British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000753.0x0003cc ...

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...