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Description: A father wishes to marry his daughter to the most educated man he can find, but she is in love with another. The two potential lovers square off, and the daughter's preferred husband wins over her father by speaking fake Greek.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1779 March 29
Call number: mssLA 475
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