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NYM(G.777.059
16 Jun 1777:22 (1338)
Montego-Bay, in Jamaica, May 17. On Tuesday night the
Theatre in this town was closed, with the tragedy of
Tamerlane, and the farce of Edgar and Emmeline, to a crouded
audience. It must be acknowledged, that the company in
general, have been studious in their endeavours to please;
and upon the whole, this town and the neighbouring parishes,
have been agreeably entertained by their performances--As
soon as the farce was ended, Mr. Henry, the manager, in a
polite and becoming manner, addressed the audience, in words
to the following purport; which were received throughout the
whole house with the highest approbation. [Ed. Actors are
the American Company.] "Ladies and Gentlemen, I wait on you
in the name of the Company, to return thanks for the many
favours you have bestowed on them--which I do most heartily;
your indulgence to our numerous failings, and your kind
protection and encouragement, deserves our warmest
acknowledgements; however, when we have the honor of
appearing before you again, I flatter myself, we shall be in
such a situation, as to give that satisfaction your
generosity deserves. I am, at this moment, perhaps, in one
of the most trying situations a grateful heart can
experience,---that of making acknowledgements for favours,
it will be impossible ever to repay. I would fain say
something to the purpose, but am at a loss for words.--
Indulge me so far, as to imagine, every thing a heart truly
sensible of your goodness ought to say, and suppose it said;
of this be assured, that in whatever part of the world
fortune may throw me, my daily wishes shall be offered for
your health, peace, happiness and prosperity."
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