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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Frank [Hayman] [manuscript], ca. 1745 October 15.

Garrick, David, 1717-1779, sender.; Hayman, Francis, 1708-1776, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Frank [Hayman] [manuscript], ca. 1745 October 15.
Description
1 item.
Associated name
Garrick, David, 1717-1779, sender.
Hayman, Francis, 1708-1776, addressee.
Summary
Both he and Mr. Windham agreed that the scheme of the 6 pictures from Shakespeare was excellent; suggests an alteration to Lear; approves of the scene for Othello. Lacy has written him a letter full of false accusations; recites his conditions. Has he finished his picture yet? Intends offering his services as a volunteer.
Provenance
Formerly Folger MS A.a.11.
Cited/described in
Little & Kahrl. Letters of David Garrick, 33
In
Collection of letters and other documents,
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)

Call number
W.a.178
Folger accession
cs2075
Call number
W.b.492, no. 27
Folger-specific note
Transcription of W.a.178

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