Accounts of theatrical performances for the entertainment of British soldiers during the Revolution 1775-1780

Accounts of theatrical performances for the entertainment of British soldiers during the Revolution

These manuscripts contain accounts of the theatrical and carnival performances produced by the Tories for the entertainment of British soldiers during the Revolution. Included is a prologue to the Tragedy of Zara, spoken at the opening of the theatre at Boston, written by General John Burgoyne; pro...

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Corporate Author: Unknown author (Creator)
Collection:Accounts of Theatrical Performances For the Entertainment of British Soldiers During the Revolution
Collection Number:Am.005
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Poetry > 18th century
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Loyalists
United States > History > Revolution, 1776-1783 > British Troops > Entertainment
Physical Description: 0.08 Linear feet 0.08 linear feet, 1 volume
Summary: These manuscripts contain accounts of the theatrical and carnival performances produced by the Tories for the entertainment of British soldiers during the Revolution. Included is a prologue to the Tragedy of Zara, spoken at the opening of the theatre at Boston, written by General John Burgoyne; prologue spoken by Major Robert Chew, at the opening of the theatre in Philadelphia, written by Rev. Jonathan Odell; an account of the Meschianza, held at Philadelphia in 1778, by one of the company; miscellaneous verse by Philadelphia writers.

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