24 May 1779:34 (1440)
New York Mercury (Gaine)             
NYM(G.779.039                                                           
24 May 1779:34 (1440)                                                   
Theatre-Royal. To-morrow evening, being the 25th inst. will             
be presented, the tragedy of The Orphan of China.  Being                
positively the only time of performing it this season.  To              
which will be added, a farce called, The Absent Man. N.B.               
The characters by the gentlemen of the army. Tickets to be              
had at Messrs. Rivington's Gaine's and Robertson's,                     
printers; at the Coffee-house; and at Mr. Petit's, next door            
to the Theatre.  Boxes and pit 8s. gallery 4s. No money will            
be taken at the door.  Ladies and gentlemen are desired to              
send servants to keep their places at half past four to                 
prevent mistakes.  Vivant Rex & Regina.