Autograph letter written as by Catherine Fourmantel and to be sent by her : [York], to [David Garrick], [1760] Jan. 1 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Encouraging him to read Tristram Shandy "because it has a great Character as a witty smart Book" and asking him to review it. Noting that the author is "a kind & generous friend of mine," whose friendship she wishes repay by asking [Garrick] for this favor

Manuscript, English, 1760

Publication:Laurence Sterne letters to Catherine Fourmantel (MA 849)

Physical Description:1 item (2 pages) ; 18.2 cm

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:780189922

Notes:

"Sterne wrote this letter for Catherine Fourmantel to rewrite and send, as her own composition, to David Garrick, asking him to read and recommend Tristram Shandy."--Librarian's note accompanying the letter

Recipient and year of writing from Curtis

Part of a collection of letters from Laurence Sterne to his mistress Catherine Fourmantel, a professional singer whom he met in York in 1759. Letters in the collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see related collection-level record for more information