Citation - Freeman's Journal: 1782.10.23

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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
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