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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Mistley, Essex, to [Princess Dashkov] [manuscript], 1778 May 30.

Garrick, David, 1717-1779, sender.; Dashkova, E. R. (Ekaterina Romanovna), kni͡agini͡a, 1743-1810, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Mistley, Essex, to [Princess Dashkov] [manuscript], 1778 May 30.
Description
1 item.
Associated name
Garrick, David, 1717-1779, sender.
Dashkova, E. R. (Ekaterina Romanovna), kni͡agini͡a, 1743-1810, addressee.
Summary
Was extremely impressed by her musical composition which he heard played the day before by a most accomplished musician. Hopes her Highness' example will drive from their theatres the present vocal and instrumental music.
Cited/described in
Little & Kahrl., Letters of David Garrick, 1180
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 -- Mistley.

Call number
Y.c.2600 (244)
Folger accession
cs640

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