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GG(J.768.007
20 Jan 1768:12,21 (226)
New York. . . Dec. 17 . . . [During visit of Cherokee
chiefs from South Carolina]
The Chiefs having been informed, that there was a Theatre in
this city, expressed a desire of seeing a play acted. The
General [Gage] thought proper to satisfy their curiosity;
and gave directions that proper places should be reserved
for them in the house on Monday evening last.
The expectation of seeing the Indian Chiefs at the play on
Monday night, occasioned a great concourse of people; the
house was crowded, and it is said great numbers were obliged
to go away for want of room.
The Indians regarded the play, (which was King Richard
IIId) with seriousness and attention, but as it cannot be
supposed that they were sufficiently acquainted with the
language to understand the plot and design, and enter into
the spirit of the author, their countenances and behaviour
were rather expressive of surprise and curiosity, than any
other passions. -- Some of them were much surprised and
diverted at the tricks of Harlequin.
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