A letter from William Duncombe to Isaac Watts, written from London and dated 11 April 1735
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Ms.44.52, ‘Letter, 1735, Apr. 11, [London], to [Isaac Watts?]’
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A letter from William Duncombe to Isaac Watts, written from London and dated 11 April 1735
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A letter from William Duncombe to Isaac Watts, written from London and dated 11 April 1735.
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William Duncombe begins by saying that he agrees with criticism of the French language. He adds that he is sending a copy of The Prompter, the author of which admires Nat Lee, and notes that he also sent a copy to Voltaire. He recommends Lillo’s The Christian Hero, but notes that he disapproves of the use of phrases from Scriptures in the play.
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Height: 220 mm
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