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PJ.781.031
8 Sep 1781:21 (1420)
London, June 16. . . . Extract of a private letter, dated
Paris, June 9. Last night a fire broke out at the opera
house in this city, and totally destroyed that magnificent
structure . . . I was for some time in the greatest
apprehension, as I live nearly opposite the theatre . . .
Above forty people have perished in this dreadful
conflagration, all of them either performers or dancers, as
the house was cleared of the audience before the fire broke
out. It is as yet difficult to assert who are the
unfortunate victims; but I am sorry to acquaint you, that
the celebrated dancer D'Auberval, is supposed to be one of
them. . . .
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