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NYGWPB.769.034
22 May 1769:33 (1377)
By permission of his Excellency the Governor. (Not acted
this season.) For the benefit of Mrs. Douglass. By the
American Company. At the Theatre in John-Street, on Thursday
next, the 25th of May, The Tragical History of
King Richard III. Containing the distresses, and death of
King Henry VI. The artful acquisition of the crown by
Richard.--The inhuman murder of the young King Edward V, and
his brother the Duke of York, in the Tower.--The fall of the
Duke of Buckingham.--The landing of the Earl of Richmond, at
Milford Haven;--and the death of King Richard, in the
decisive battle of Bosworth-Field, being the last that was
fought between the houses of York and Lancaster: With many
other historical passages.
With entertainments, viz, end of the play, Thro' the Wood
Laddie, in character, by Miss Wainwright.
After which Mr. Douglass, will exhibit (from the Lecture on
Heads) The Head of a Lawyer, and pronounce an oration in
praise of the law; with a humourous law case, Daniel Versus
Dishclout.
Then Miss Hallam will sing, Vain is Beauty's gaudy Flower,
from the oratorio of Judith.
To which will be added,
Love A-La-Mode.
As Mrs. Douglass's ill state of health prevents her from
waiting on the ladies, she humbly hopes they will excuse a
personal application, and favour her with their company.
Tickets to be had at Hugh Gaine's, at the Bible and Crown,
in Hanover-Square, and of John Patridge, at the Theatre, and
of Mrs. Douglass. To begin exactly at 7 o'clock. Vivant Rex
& Regina.
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