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The Matrimonial Advertisement; or, A Bold Stroke for A Husband

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Description: Produced as 'The Advertisement; or, A Bold Stroke for a Husband' on August 9th. Manuscript copy containing a number of corrections and a prologue. A wealthy widow desires a new husband.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1777 July 26
Call number: mssLA 435
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