One leaf. 12mo
1773
by Garrick, David
1773. One leaf. 12mo. Recto only, one vertical fold for mailing. One leaf. 12mo. David Garrick was the influential director of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London for nearly 30 years during the 1700s. Both educated and befriended by Samuel Johnson, and acclaimed as an actor before assuming both part ownership and management of the Drury Lane in 1747, Garrick was instrumental in transforming not only the style of theatrical productions in England, but also the quality of material presented, particularly the works of William Shakespeare. In this brief letter, he writes, "Sir, In my hurry yr. note escaped me - in the Schiatra of our Company at present, the Managers of Drury Lane cannot possibly have any Engagement, that would be of service to you and yours." At the time of this letter, the Drury Lane company was either traveling or on a summer break, and only returned to the London stage in mid-September.
(Inventory #: 366718)