Concerns a report of lavish entertainments in Venice for the Duke of York; acquiring some prints for the 4th Duke; his acquisition of pictures by Tempesto, Bassans, van Dyck, Reubens and Veronese; hot springs mud as a cure for Mrs Garrick's ailment; staying in a Palladian house belonging to Count Seco; Imprudent behaviour of Lady S S; pictures bought by Lord and Lady Spencer including a Salvatore Rosa, Raphael and a ring bought from Zanetti; staying with Mr Howard and Mr Langdale who travelled together. Written from Abano near Padua. Signed: "D Garrick".
Letter from David Garrick to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/2023
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/354.37
- Dates of Creation
- 25 June 1764
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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