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Prologue for opening the theatre at Boston, circa December 1775

Prologue for opening the theatre at Boston, circa December 1775

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    John Burgoyne

    22.2 cm x 18.5 cm

    This manuscript copy of the prologue to The Tragedy of Zara is not in Burgoyne's hand.


    This manuscript relates to a performance of the play, The Tragedy of Zara, that took place in Boston in 1775. In addition to this manuscript, the Massachusetts Historical Society also holds a broadside for the theatrical production (see the online display of the broadside).