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In Oxford : November 21st, 1774

I went to the Music Room this evening being Choral Night - A great deal of Company present - I gave to go in being a Subscription - 0 : 1 : 0 I gave my Bedmakers Boy Jack this morn' 0 : 1 : 0 The Music Room was quite full - stayed till near 11. Mem: there was a little Boy only 7. Years old by name Master Weichsell from London who played a Concerto on the Violin this evening at the Music Room & played so exceedingly well that astonished the whole Company present - He was much applauded indeed & highly deserved it also - He was obliged to get on a Stool to be seen. The famous Crosdall gave us two Solo's on the Violencello - very great Execution indeed-

NB: the 'Music Room' is the Holywell Music Room
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