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A Lick at the Town

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Description: A farcical play in which the players refuse to act and the author must progress without them.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1751 March 6
Call number: mssLA 92
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A Lick at the Town. Dramatic prelude, 1 act. Henry Woodward
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