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  1. 41
    A letter from Phocion, to the considerate citizens of New-York : on the politics of the times, in consequence of the peace. Said to be written by Colonel Hamilton, late aid to His Excellency General Washington, and a member of the American Congress. [Five lines of text].
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  2. 42
    An address to persons of fashion : containing some particulars relating to balls: and a few occasional hints concerning play-houses, card-tables, &c. In which is introduced the character of Lucinda, a lady of the very best fashion, and of most extraordinary piety. [Two lines in Latin from Horace].
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  3. 43
    A narrative of his connection with the Old American Company : from the fifth September, 1792, to the thirty-first of March, 1797, by John Hodgkinson.
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  4. 44
    Roscius anglicanus, or An historical review of the stage : After in had been suppres'd by means of the late unhappy civlil war, begun in 1641, till the time of King Charles the IIs. Restoration in May 1660. Giving an account of its rise again; of the time and places the governours of both the companies first erected their theatres. The names of the principal actors and actresses, who perform'd in the chiefest plays in each house. With the names of the most taking plays; and modern poets. For the space of 46 years, and during the reign of Three Kings, and pare of our present sovereign Lady Queen Anne, from 1660, to 1706.
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    Cibber's two dissertations on the Theatres : With an appendix, in three parts. The whole containing a general view of the stage, from the earliest times, to the present: with many curious anecdotes relative to the English Theatres, never before published; and remarks on the laws concerning the theatres.
    by Cibber, Theophilus, 1703-1758
    Published 1757
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    Theophilus clibber, to David Garrick, Esq : With dissertations on theatrical subjects. I. Of poets and actors, their antiquity, and estimation;- particularly among the Greeks and Romans:- acting of plays encouraged by the greatest men in all ages. II. Socrates, Epaminondas, Cs̆ar, Scipio, Brutus, Ciceso, &c. promoters of dramatic compositions, encouragers of actors, &c. III. The apostles no enemies to plays: quotations form Holy Writ, and of some modern divines in their favour. History of patents and licences, from Queen Elizabeth's time to the present, chiefly granted in favour of the actors. IV. Good conduct of Patentees: pantomimes exploded;- the ill usage of authors considered. V. Some new and revived pieces reviewed. The new manner of acting pointed out. An account of drolls, farces, mock opera's, &c. Extracted from Shakespear's multilated and macerated remains, by the Little Charlatan of the present stage. VI. The rehearsal versed,- mimicry an abuse; specimens of modern genteel comedy. Ditto of modern tragedy. VII. The new manner of acting the chances, - and the morals of that play enquired into. VIII. Seneca,- callipedes, - and a reigning actor, compared. The cause of spouters, &c. Adorn'd wtih a frontpiece, and curious copper-plate.
    by Cibber, Theophilus, 1703-1758
    Published 1759
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  7. 47
    Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors : of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time, representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage plays, and other vain amusements.
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    Extracts of several treatises wrote by the Prince of Conti : with the sentiments of the fathers, and some of the decrees of the councils, concerning stage plays; recommended to the perusal and serious consideration of the professors of Christianity in the city of Philadelphia.
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  9. 49
    The rights of the drama: or, An inquiry into the origin, principles, and consequences of theatrical entertainments : By Philo Dramatis. [Ten lines from Milton].
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  10. 50
    Familiar dialogues on dancing, between a minister and a dancer : taken from matter of fact with an appendix containing some extracts from the writings of pious and eminent men against the entertainments of the stage, and other vain amusements recommended to the perusal of Christians of every denomination. By John Phillips ... [Nine lines of quotations].
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    (Old American Company.) A grand serious pantomine : In three parts, intermixed with dances, never performed in New-York called the Danaides. With new music, dresses and decorations. Published by Wm. Humphreys.
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    The Comedian, or Philosophical enquirer.
    Published 1732
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  13. 53
    The Merry evening tatler.
    Published 1742
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  14. 54
    The Monthly intelligencer, or Repository of news, foreign and domestic : containing ...
    Published 1778
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  15. 55
    The attic miscellany; or, characteristic mirror of men and things.
    Published 1789
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  16. 56
    The Gentleman.
    by Colman, George, 1732-1794
    Published 1775
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  17. 57
    The British mercury, or Annals of history, politics, manners, literature, arts, etc : of the British Empire. ... by I.W. von Archenholtz.
    Published 1787
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    The magazine à la mode, or Fashionable miscellany.
    Published 1777
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    The universal museum, and complete magazine of knowledge and pleasure, for.
    Published 1767
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    The repository: or, Half-yearly register.
    Published 1769
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