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FJ.781.054
21 Nov 1781:21, 22, 23 (31)
From the New-York Gazette. Advertisement.
The late surrender of Lord Cornwallis and his army must
undoubtedly produce the most happy effects to the British
nation, by accelerating the termination of the war and the
views of the ministry with respect to America; . . . [24
lines, essay suggesting that Rivington is selling off his
wares and moving to Europe, followed by a list of books, 1/2
column, followed by]
PLAYS.
West Point Preserv'd; or the plot discovered. A tragi-
comedy.
Miss M'Crea. A tragedy.
The Meschianza. A pantomime.
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 Contented Cuckold, by Gen. Howe. Comedies.
The Battle of the Kegs. A farce.
Who'd Have Thought It, or the introduction of 24 British
standards to the rebel Congress. A procession.
[3/4 column: Maps and prints, philosophical apparatus,
patent medicines.]
N.B. To every purchaser to the value of 5l. will be given
gratis one quire of counterfeited Continental currency.
Also two quires of proclamations, offering pardon to the
rebels, printed on soft paper. [signed] James Rivington.
New-York, Nov. 1, 1781.
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