Theater playbill for "The Ghost, or, The Affrighted Farmer" and "Tom & Jerry, or, Life In London" at the Theatre, Washington, D.C., August 26, 1823

Theatre. 4th night of Tom & Jerry. On Tuesday evening, August 26, 1823, will be presented a comic piece, in one act, called "The Ghost, or, The Affrighted Farmer." After which (fourth time) an extravaganza burletta of fun, frolic, fashion, and flash in 3 acts, called "Tom & Jerry, or, Life in London." As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, and in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, with unexampled applause. With new scenery, dresses, and decorations. Scenery executed by Mr. J. Jefferson, Junr. (For characters--See small bills) ... The Slack Rope by Mr. Welsh. Stage illuminated.