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RNYG.779.227
11 Dec 1779:34 (334)
Abstract for the Theatre Royal Account for the last Season.
From 9th January 1779 to 20th February, Doctor Beaumont,
Treasurer.
January 9 to 20th February, to Cash received for
six first plays. L. 1456 9 2
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To cash paid the carpenter's bill for materials at
time for the repairs of the house previous to the
opening, and other expences for the six first
plays, L. 165 0 6
To cash paid ironmongery and tin-work,
&c. and for new stoves 65 5 9
To ditto upholsterer for the General and
Admiral's Boxes; papering ditto and
carpeting for the stage 36 12 6
To repairs of scenes, painting and other
decorations, and glazing lamps and
lights, &c. 37 6 8
To cash paid for new chairs, 5 0 0
[rule]
Total expence on fitting up the house, 308 5 5
To cash paid for 3 casks lamp oil 71 12 0
To ditto sundry new dresses for the ward-
robe for the six first plays 429 13 8
To ditto printing tickets, advertisements
and stationary 151 6 6
To ditto hired performers 79 2 0
To ditto orchestra, door-keepers, coach-
line, writer of parts, and necessary
attendants for the 6 first plays, 176 5 4
To ditto different tradesmen's accounts as
per receipts, 240 4 3
[rule]
L.1456 9 2
From 20th February to 25th May, l779. Doctor
Morris, Treasurer.
To cash for 14 plays, L.2398 4 0
His Excellency Gen. Sir Henry Clinton
Commander in Chief, 100 guineas 186 13 4
Major-General Tryon, 46 11 4
Rear-Admiral Gambier, 28 16 0
Right Hon. Lord Rawdon, 70 8 0
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