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NYGWPB.767.054
17 Dec 1767:32 (1302)
The same day [Friday last] arrived here from South-Carolina,
with Capt. Schermerhorn, the famous Attakullakulla, or the
Little Carpenter; Ouconnostota, or the Great-Warrior; and
the Raven King of Toogoloo with six other chiefs and
warriors of the Cherokee Nation, accompanied by an
interpreter; And next day they had an audience of his
Excellency General Gage, the Commander in Chief. All the
field and staff officers at head quarters, and those of the
corps in this garrison, together with several other
gentlemen, attended the General on this occasion. . . [8
lines, then:] They met with a gracious reception from the
General, and his Excellency has been pleased to give orders
they should be properly entertain'd, and attended, while
they remain here, and he promised them his protection in the
business they are employed in.
These Chiefs having been informed, that there was a
theatre in this city, expressed a desire of seeing a play
acted; and the General thought proper to gratify their
curiosity, and on Monday evening they were present at the
exhibiting of King Richard the Third, with a pantomime
entertainment, at which we are told they were extremely
delighted.
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