Montagu, Mrs. (Elizabeth), 1718-1800. Elizabeth Montagu letter to David Garrick, circa 1760 Digital
Scope and Contents
Letter mentions Hester Grenville Pitt, Countess of Chatham.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1760
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
2016M-17. Purchased with funds from the Endowment Fund for the Donald and Mary Hyde Collection, 2016 July 6.
Creator
- From the Collection: Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord, 1714-1799 (Person)
Repository Details
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