Citation - Boston Gazette: 1756.12.20

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Index Entry Opera, air whistled in narrative of law case 
Location Boston 
Citation
BG.756.056
20 Dec 1756:11 (90)
An Emblem of a Law-Case.  Recommended to the consideration
of some among us. [Complicated spoof, 1 column long; 22
lines up from bottom:]
Whereupon Bryan in a low voice loudly whispered Aaron; and
perceiving that Alexander was strangely astonished at their
silent noise, told Francis, that his GreatGrandfather Joseph
was dead.  At which unexpected news Nicholas awaked and
being in an ill-humour, writ a soft love-song; whissled an
opera air; and then withdrew to a neighbouring ale-house, to
drink a dish of chocolate with Dudley. . . [signed:]  Your
humble servant, Oliver Puzzle-Cause.


Generic Title Boston Gazette 
Date 1756.12.20 
Publisher Edes and Gill 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1756 
Bibliography B0005550
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