Agreement between Frances Abington and D. Garrick [manuscript], 1774 May 5.

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Agreement between Frances Abington and D. Garrick [manuscript], 1774 May 5.

For Drury Lane and in Garrick's hand. A three year contract to be entered into on behalf of Mr. Lacy (possibly James Lacy?) and himself.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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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...

Lacy, James, 1696-1774

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Abington, Mrs 1737-1815.

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Drury Lane Theatre

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