Index Entry | Band of music, American, in Verplank, played during dinner for French allies |
Location | Verplank |
Citation | FJ.782.093 23 Oct 1782:33 (2/79) Translation of a letter from a French officer to his friend in --- Camp at Verplank, 21 Sept. 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 music which played during the dinner, added to the gaiety of the company. . . [12 more lines] |
Generic Title | Freeman's Journal |
Date | 1782.10.23 |
Publisher | Bailey, Francis |
City, State | Philadelphia, PA |
Year | 1782 |
Bibliography | B0016691 |