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IL.781.075
26 Nov 1781:21,22 (4/183)
[After report of arrival of captured British colours in
Philadelphia.]
Mr. Alexander Quesnay deGlovay being desirous, upon the
evening of the late illumination of this city, to
participate with the inhabitants in their testimonies of joy
on that memorable occasion exhibited, at his lodging in
Second street, between Chesnut and Walnut streets, a
beautiful spectacle, . . . [24 lines describing illuminated
pictures in windows.]
The succeeding evening Mr Peale had his house most
beautifully illuminated. . . [17 lines, same kind of
transparent painting.]
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