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Autograph letters signed from John Henderson, Bath, to George Colman and David Garrick [manuscript], 1774-1777.

Henderson, John, 1747-1785, sender.; Colman, George, 1732-1794, addressee.; Garrick, David, 1717-1779, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letters signed from John Henderson, Bath, to George Colman and David Garrick [manuscript], 1774-1777.
Description
2 items.
Associated name
Henderson, John, 1747-1785, sender.
Colman, George, 1732-1794, addressee.
Garrick, David, 1717-1779, addressee.
Summary
(1) Asks Colman's advice on the character he should play when he first appears at the Haymarket; suggests the role of Hamlet. (2) Thanks Garrick for writing to [John] Palmer on his behalf, although the effect has been most unpleasant. Mentions the roles he has been playing.
Note
Also, a brief biographical sketch of Henderson ca. 1827.
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- Bath.

Call number
Y.c.1409 (1-3)
Folger accession
cs659, cs966

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