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MG-A(G.773.025
1 Apr 1773:42 (1438)
Annapolis, February 15, 1773. Joshua Collins, musical
instrument-maker and turner from Manchester, begs leave to
acquaint the publick, that he has commenced the said
branches of business, at Messrs Shaw and Chisholm's Cabinet
shop; where all sorts of turner's work is executed in the
compleatest manner; also German and common flutes, hautboys,
fifes, &c. of all sorts and sizes; all sorts of musical
instruments repaired, harpsicords, forte pianos, or any
stringed instruments put in tune. He has opened an evening
school for musick, at Mr. John Hepburn's, where he teaches
the most modern and approved methods of playing the German
flute, hautboy, clarinet, bassoon, &c. Having been educated
in that science, under the care of some of the greatest
masters in England. Those whom it may please to encourage
the subscriber may depend on being served on the most
reasonable terms; and such gentlemen as cannot attend his
evening school may be waited on in the day time at their own
apartments, by their very humble servant [signed] Joshua
Collins. w4
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