ALS to Alexander Dow, [1768] Sep 13.

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ALS to Alexander Dow, [1768] Sep 13.

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Manuscript, in a single hand, of a letter addressed to Alexander Dow expressing gentle criticism concerning Dow's play, Zingis. The letter declares, "I have consider'd the 5 Acts of your tragedy, & think it much very much improv'd by yr alterations: I cannot at the same time help saying that I think there are still some things to be done necessary to produce that full effect which I should imagine to be the desire of Every author." The letter is accompanied by a manuscript of Dow's verse tragedy, Sethona.

1 item (2 p. in 1 v.) ; 23 x 18 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8024658

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Dow, Alexander, ?-1779

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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...