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PP-P.778.048
17 Oct 1778:31
AN ANECDOTE. A play being to be performed in the city 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 during the 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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