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NYJ-P.778.012
2 Nov 1778:21 (1797)
Anecdote. A play being to be performed on the last Monday
evening, the Marquis de la Fayette being in company with his
Excellency the President of Congress, asked him to accompany
him to the play. The President politely excusing himself,
the Marquis pressed him to go: The President then informed
the Marquis that Congress having that day passed a
resolution, recommending to the several states to enact laws
for the suppression of theatrical amusements, he could not
possibly do himself the honour of waiting upon him to the
play. Ah! replied the Marquis, have Congress passed such a
resolution! then I will not go to the play.
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