Garrick, David. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, [James St.], to Mr. Hoadly

Little & Kahrl. Letters of David Garrick: 29
Folger bibliographic ID: 185022
Folger call number: Y.c.2600 (15)
Folger holdings ID: 244365
Accession Number: cs365

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

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

Garrick, David, 1717-1779 Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707. Beaux' stratagem Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707 Thomson, James, 1700-1748. Tancred and Sigismunda Lacy, James, 1696-1774 Hoadly, John, 1711-1776 Fleetwood, William, 1656-1723 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England) Scrub (Fictitious character)

correspondent: Garrick, David, 1717-1779
subject: Garrick, David, 1717-1779
subject: Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707
subject: Lacy, James, 1696-1774
subject: Hoadly, John, 1711-1776
subject: Fleetwood, William, 1656-1723
subject: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
correspondent: Hoadly, John, 1711-1776