Citation - Continental Journal: 1782.11.21

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Index Entry Band of music, American, in Verplank, played during dinner after review 
Location Verplank 
Citation
CJ-B.782.061
21 Nov 1782:13 (353)
Philadelphia, October 23.  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. . . [41 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 Continental Journal 
Date 1782.11.21 
Publisher Gill, John 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1782 
Bibliography B0015882
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