Citation - Maryland Journal: 1783.12.12

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Index Entry Tragedy, in London, good one not likely to be staged, in Elliot's speech 
Location London 
Citation
MJ.783.144
12 Dec 1783:12 (10/89 576) 
London September 11.  General Elliot's speech to the troops
under his command at the time of his investiture with the
Order of the Bath. . . [praise for British troops and
recital of a series of prophecies, in satirical vein.  The
seventh item:] Three things that will not come to pass.--The
payment of the national debt, the end of the three per
cents, and the production of a good tragedy. . . 


Generic Title Maryland Journal 
Date 1783.12.12 
Publisher Goddard, M. K. 
City, State Baltimore, MD 
Year 1783 
Bibliography B0021288
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