At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, to-morrow, Wednesday, March 16, 1785, will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to music by Mr. Handel. ...
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
[London,
1785]
In this edition the "p" of "performed" is in capital and there is a full stop after "Handel".
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