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IG.782.010
18 May 1782:23 (6)
Congress having, in consequence of a request of the Hon. the
Chevalier de la Luzerne, Minister Plenipotentiary of France,
appointed Monday last, the 13th instant, to grant him a
public audience; that minister received audience
accordingly.
. . . [8 more lines describing the military formations which
accompanied him.]
The whole being formed into one brigade, with Colours,
Standards, &c. properly disposed, and attended by an
excellent Band of Musick, marched in great order down
Market-Street, . . .
[Detailed description of use of hat.]
When the Minister entered the Hall, the House rose to
receive him; the President remained covered. The Minister
having been led to his seat, bowed to the President, who
uncovered himself as he returned his bow. He bowed
afterwards to the House, took his seat, and covered himself.
The house then sat down, the President continuing to remain
covered.
After having sat a few minutes, the Minister rose and put
off his hat, and after having bowed to the President, he
addressed the following speech to the House:
. . . [Speeches and letters in French and English follow.]
When the Letter was read, Congress and the Minister rose;
and the President standing with his hat on, returned to the
Minister (who as well as the House remained uncovered) the
following reply.
. . . [Speeches and descriptions of ceremonies follow.]
. . . At 5 o'clock an elegant dinner was provided by
Congress at the City-Tavern, . . .
An excellent Band of Music played at intervals during the
dinner and between each of the following toasts, which were
drank with the discharge of thirteen cannon.
. . . [Toasts and descriptions of fireworks follow.]
[Detailed description of fireworks, including:]
transparent paintings, executed by the ingenious Mr. Peale,
. . .
[Verse underneath one of the paintings.]
No emblems here the tablet grace,
What pencil can her emblem trace,
Let beauty, wit, and worth advance,
And joining form the Queen of France.
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