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PJ.767.168
24 Dec 1767:23, 31 (1307)
New-York, December 17. Friday last came to town from
Philadelphia 11 Mohawk Indians. . . The chiefs having been
informed, that there was a theatre in this city, expressed a
desire of seeing a play acted. The general thought proper
to gratify their curiosity; and gave directions that proper
places should be reserved for them in the house on Monday
evening last.
The expectation of seeing the Indians Chiefs at the play
on Monday night, occasioned a great concourse of people; the
house was crowded, and it is said great numbers were obliged
to go away for want of room.
The Indians regarded the play, (which was King Richard the
IIId.) with seriousness and attention, but as it cannot be
supposed that they were sufficiently acquainted with the
language to understand the plot and design, and enter into
the spirit of the author, their countenances and behaviour
were rather expressive of surprise and curiosity, than any
other passions.------Some of them were much surprized and
diverted at the tricks of Harlequin. . . . .
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