Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to the Hon. Mr. Fitzmaurice, together with an autograph note from Mrs. Garrick. [manuscript] 1772 January 31.

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to the Hon. Mr. Fitzmaurice, together with an autograph note from Mrs. Garrick. [manuscript] 1772 January 31.

David Garrick's letter has a wax seal. In it, he urges Fitzmaurice to stop over for the night, and mentions the recent visit of a clergyman to whom DG gave the living of Hendon, and who is Master of Merchant Taylors' School (James Townley). Mrs. Garrick's note (2), thanks an unnamed person for a present.

2 letters.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7997112

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Townley, James, 1714-1778

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James Townley (1714-1778) was a British author and teacher. From the description of Letter from James Townley to Mr. Thomas Forker, 1757. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122545747 ...

Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822

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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...

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