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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, [James St.], to Mr. Hoadly [manuscript], [1744] December 29.

Garrick, David, 1717-1779, sender.; Hoadly, John, 1711-1776, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, [James St.], to Mr. Hoadly [manuscript], [1744] December 29.
Description
1 item.
Associated name
Garrick, David, 1717-1779, sender.
Hoadly, John, 1711-1776, addressee.
Summary
Has been very near buying the patent of Drury Lane; Mr. Fletewood has sold his right and title to Mr. Orator Lacy. Plays the part of Scrub [in The beaux stratagem by Farquhar] for the first time that night. Wants him to finish his comedy. Thompson's tragedy [Tancred and Sigismunda?] upon the tapestry story in the 2nd vol. of Gilblas, is ready.
Note
Portion torn out.
Cited/described in
Little & Kahrl. Letters of David Garrick, 29
In
Autograph letters signed, initialled and unsigned from David Garrick to various people,
Genre/form
Manuscripts (documents)
Letters (correspondence)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England.

Call number
Y.c.2600 (15)
Folger accession
cs365

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