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IL.781.077
3 Dec 1781:13,21,22 (4/184)
From the New-York Gazette. Advertisement. The late
surrender of Lord Cornwallis and his army must undoubtedly
produce the most happy effects to the British nation, by
accelerating the termination of the war and the views of the
ministry with respect to America; . . . [25 lines, essay
suggesting that Rivington is selling off his wares and
moving to Europe, followed by a list of books, 1/2 column,
followed by]
PLAYS.
West Point Preserv'd; or the plot discovered. A tragic
comedy.
Miss M'Crea. A tragedy.
The Meschianza. A pantomime.
Burgoyne's Address. The Sleeveless Errand, or the
Commissioners of peace. The March to Valley Forge. The
Unsuccessful Attempt, by Gov. Johnstone. The Amorous Hero,
and Contented Cuckoled, by Gen. Howe. Comedies.
The Battle of the Kegs. A farce.
Who'd Have Thought It, or the introduction of 24 British
standards to the rebel Congress. A procession.
[3/4 column: Maps and prints, philosophical apparatus,
patent medicines.]
With a great variety of other articles too tedious to
mention.
N.B. To every purchaser to the value of 5l. will be given
gratis one quire of counterfeit Continental currency. Also
two quires of proclamations, offering pardon to the rebels,
printed on soft paper. [signed] James Rivington. New York,
Nov. 1, 1781.
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