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CJ-NH.781.064
6 Dec 1781:11, 12 (736)
From the New-York Gazette, Advertisement. The late
surrender of Lord Cornwallis and his army must undoubtably
produce the most happy effects to the British nation by
accelerating the termination of the war and the view of the
ministry with respect to America. . . [31 lines of satire,
announcing Sir Henry Clinton's removal to Europe and
advertising auction of his personal goods, 56 lines of
satirical description of books to be auctioned]
Plays.
West-Point Preserved; or the plot discoverd. A tragic
comedy.
Miss M'Crea. A tragedy.
The Meschianza. A pantomine.
Burgoyne's Address. The Sleeveless Errand, or the
commissioners of Peace.
The March to Valley-Forge. The unsuccessful Attempt, by
Gov. Johnstone.
The Amorous Hero, and the contented cuckold, by gen. Howe.--
-Comedies.
The battle of the Keggs. A farce.
Who'd Have Thought it, or the introduction of 24 British
standards to the rebel Congress. A procession. . . [114 more
lines satirically describing maps, charts,
drawings,philosophical apparatus, and patent medicines for
sale at the auction] [signed] James Rivington. New-York,
Nov. 1781.
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