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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Mr. Hook [manuscript], [ca. 1774?].

Garrick, David, 1717-1779, sender.; Hook, Mr. (James), 1746-1827, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Mr. Hook [manuscript], [ca. 1774?].
Description
2 items.
Associated name
Garrick, David, 1717-1779, sender.
Hook, Mr. (James), 1746-1827, addressee.
Summary
The proprietors of Drury Lane Theatre have determined not to engage any particular gentleman as composer for their house, and so cannot consider Mr. Hook. A gentleman who has composed for the house before has been promised the musical department.
Cited/described in
Little & Kahrl. Letters of David Garrick, 1310
In
David Garrick, a collection of engravings, manuscripts, playbills ...,
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)

Call number
W.b.481, p. 155

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