Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1773.12.27

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Index Entry Ballads, sung in satirical account of European political scene 
Location London 
Citation
NYM(G.773.223
27 Dec 1773:11 (1157)
From a late London paper. To the Printer, c.[explains that
news reports are contradictory, and therefore it is hard for
the people to know the truth] In some measure to clear the
mist that hangs before their eyes, and to let them into the
light of what is really passing in some parts of Europe, is
the motive which induces me to take pen in hand. . . [2 more
lines, signed] Timothy Grin.
An account of what passes in several parts of Europe.
[Excerpts cited here are only those concerned with
performing arts.]
England. . . The rest of his subjects, some riding in
coaches. . . some signing [?singing?] ballads,. . . 
France. . . Spain. . . Russia. . . Denmark..The King writing
verses in praise of the Queen Dowager..Prussia. . . 


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1773.12.27 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1773 
Bibliography B0030225
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