Poe's Life in Boston

FEDERAL ORRERY
a May 30, 1796, Boston newspaper advertisement for a
June 1, 1796, "Benefit Concert and Ball" at the Federal Street Theatre

"Mrs. Arnold, gratefully acknowledging the patronage and protection of the inhabitants of the town of Bofton, is induced (as well from the defire of fome of her friends, as from a hope of meriting their further indulgence) to have a Concert of vocal & instrumental MUSIC ... [featuring] Vocal performers, Mrs. & Mifs Arnold."

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