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MS-B.772.078
12 Nov 1772:1513 (2/91)
We hear from England, that the ingenious Mrs. Wright, whose
surprising imitations of nature, in wax work, have been so
much admired in America, by a diligent application and
improvement in the same employment, has recommended herself
to the general notice and encouragement of persons of the
first distinction in England, who have honoured her with
peculiar marks of their favour; and as several eminent
personages, and even their Majesties have condescended to
set several times for her to take their likenesses; it is
probably she will enrich her collection. and oblige her
friends in America with a view of the most remarkable
persons of the present age, among which will be the
immortal, inimitable Garrick, whom she had begun: . . .
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