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PGCJ.768.001
2 Jan 1768:13,21 (208)
New-York, December 17 . . . 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
III.) 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 to 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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