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PG-P.766.015
15 May 1766:22 (1951)
New York, May 8. The play advertised to be acted on last
Monday evening, having given offence to many of the
inhabitants of this city, who thought it highly improper
that such entertainments should be exhibited at this time of
public distress, when great numbers of poor people can
scarce find means of subsistance, whereby many persons might
be tempted to neglect their business, and squander their
money, which is necessary to the payment of their debt, and
support of their families, a rumour was spread about town,
on Monday, that if the play went on, the audience would meet
with some disturbance from the multitude. . . [10 lines]
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