Rackett, Thomas. Autograph letter (draft) from Thomas Rackett to Elizabeth (Fürst) von Saar

Folger bibliographic ID: 226331
Folger call number: L.g.198
Folger holdings ID: 257779
Accession Number: MS Add 969

Her letter with the necessary documents and certificates has arrived and she should not worry about receiving her bequest. The library, jewels and other effects will be sold in April. Several persons in the will are the children of some of her earliest friends, many of whom he has never seen in his life. He did not perceive any abatement of regard by Mrs. Garrick towards her. Among the effects at Hampton is a salt cellar that belonged to Shakespeare and a cup formed of his mulberry tree planted by him. It is uncertain whether these belonged to the estate of Mr. or Mrs. Garrick, but should they belong to Mrs. Garrick's estate there will be some considerable addition to her property in consequence of the veneration in which everything relating to Shakespeare is held. The First Folio in her aunt's library is highly valuable, and he hopes it will induce her in the words of her uncle to "sing immortal Shakespeare's praise." Mentions Beltz and Mr. Carr's law expenses

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Extended title: Autograph letter (draft) from Thomas Rackett to Elizabeth (Fürst) von Saar [1822]

Beltz, George Frederick, 1777-1841 Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822 Rackett, Thomas, 1756-1840 Saar, Elisabeth von, 1766-1840 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Works Carr, Mr., active 1822

correspondent: Rackett, Thomas, 1756-1840
subject: Beltz, George Frederick, 1777-1841
subject: Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822
subject: Rackett, Thomas, 1756-1840
subject: Saar, Elisabeth von, 1766-1840
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
subject: Carr, Mr., active 1822
correspondent: Saar, Elisabeth von, 1766-1840