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SCG-C.763.089
29 Oct-5 Nov 1763:23 (1529)
Charles-Town, November 5. A company of comedians arrived
here last Monday from Virginia, who are called the American
Company, and were formerly under the direction of Mr. Lewis
Hallam, 'till his death. Amongst the principal performers,
we hear, are, Mr. David Douglass (the present manager,
married to Mrs. Hallam) Mr. Lewis Hallam jun. -- Mr.
Quelss[?], Mrs. Douglass, Mrs. Harman, &c. They come warmly
recommended by many persons of honour and distinction in the
northern colonies, where they have performed several years
with great applause, and in their private capacities
acquired the best of characters. A Theatre is already
contracted for, 75 feet by 35, to be erected near where
Messrs. Holliday and comp. formerly stood, and intended to
be opened the 5th of December next.
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