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PL.776.008
3 Feb 1776:31 (54)
Cambridge, Jan. 25. . . [8 lines] We hear that the enemy,
the evening on which troops burnt the houses at Charlestown,
were entertaining themselves at the exhibition of a play,
which they called the Blockade of Boston; in the midst of
which a person appeared before the audience, and with great
earnestness, declared that the Yankees were attacking
Bunker's Hill. --The deluded wretches at first, took this to
be merely farcical, and intended as part of their diversion;
But were soon convinced that the actor meant to represent a
solemn reality, the whole assembly left the house in
confusion, and scampered off with great precipitation.
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