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Reference numberCB/1/3/137
Alternative reference numberBLA.C.102
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Thomas Curtis, Belmont, Bath to Charles Blagden, 5 Coney Court, Gray's Inn, London
Date29 December 1772
DescriptionThanks Blagden for his account of Garrick's Hamlet. Has seen Courtney/Henderson, discusses his pictures. A gentlemen of his acquaintance procured him sight of the pictures. Discusses Garrick's acting and Miss Linley's singing and Blagden's brother's liking for her. Is going into Gloucestershire for 10 days. talks of Blagden's sister's health. Gives news of Bath and balls held there. Asks for particulars of Banks and Solander's travels in Scotland.
Extent1 sheet
FormatManuscript
Access statusOpen
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