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MG-A(G.771.018
13 Jun 1771:5193 (1344)
New Theatre. Mr. Douglass begs leave to acquaint the
gentlemen, who have subscribed to the new Theatre in
Annapolis, that all the materials for the building are now
purchased, and workmen engaged to complete it by the First
of September: He assures them, that nothing will be wanting
on his part, nor on the parts of the gentlemen who have
undertaken to superintend the work, to render it as
commodious and elegant as any theatre in America. He has
sent to London to engage some performers, and expects them,
and a new set of scenes, painted by Mr. Doll, in a few
weeks. In short, the publick, whose favours he most
gratefully acknowledges, will, he flatters himself, be
convinced, by the efforts he makes to entertain them, that
he has a proper sense of their goodness, and an unremitting
desire to make every return in his power, for the
obligations he is under to them.
He would esteem it as a very great favour, if the gentlemen
who have neglected to pay their subscription money, will be
good enough to send it as soon as possible, as the sum
collected, is by no means sufficient to answer the necessary
demands that will very soon be made.
Annapolis, June 6, 1771.
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