Boscawen, Frances Evelyn, 1719-1805. Letter to [Hannah More], 1775 January 9., 1775
Scope and Contents
Content identifies More as the recipient. Boscawen mentions visits made to Lady Leicester, Lady Gower, and her daughter, the Duchess of Beaufort, during recent travels; she then turns to More's literary endeavors, commenting on More's play, The inflexible captive, about to be produced in Bath with the aid of Mr. Garrick.
Dates
- Creation: 1775
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1 foldersPhysical Location
b, pf
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2005M-17. Purchased with funds from the Louis J. Appell Jr. Fund for British Civilization in the Harvard College Library, 2005 September 3.
Creator
- From the Collection: Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord, 1714-1799 (Person)
Repository Details
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