Citation - Boston Evening Post (Powars): 1782.11.16

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Index Entry Band of music, in Verplank, played during dinner after review of French army 
Location Verplank 
Citation
BEP(P.782.086
16 Nov 1782:22 (2/57)
Translation of a letter from a French officer to his friend
in ---
Camp at Verplank, Sept. 21, 1782.
   We joined the American army some days ago. ---Yesterday
the French Army was reviewed by his Excellency General
Washington. . . [42 lines, American army held military
festival in honor of allies; review, cannon, dinner.]  A
band of American musick which played during the dinner,
added to the gaiety of the company. . . [12 more lines]


Generic Title Boston Evening Post (Powars) 
Date 1782.11.16 
Publisher Powars, Edward E. 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1782 
Bibliography B0003917
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