Poems and letters to and from David Garrick and Mr. Anstey [manuscript], 1769 January-February.

30 leaves.

Parts only in Garrick's hand. First lines: As late at Comus court I sat and Thro' every part of grief or mirth. Also, a poem To the right honourable Charles Townshend, beginning: If true that as the wit is great; An ode to lord John Cavendish, beginning Whilst all with sighs their way pursue; and The prophecy addressed to the Reverend Mr. Arden, beginning: Hop'st thou luxurious tithes to reap. Poems listed in the Folger index of first lines.

For another copy of the first poem, see Y.c.120 (7). For another copy of the letter on leaf 3 from Garrick to Anstey, see Y.c.2600 (118) [L & K 530].

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Formerly Folger MS. A.a.24.

Knapp, M.E. Checklist of verse by David Garrick, 8
Knapp, M.E. Checklist of verse by David Garrick, 191
Knapp, M.E. Checklist of verse by David Garrick, 132
Knapp, M.E. Checklist of verse by David Garrick, 257
Little & Kahrl. Letters of David Garrick, 530

W.a.157

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