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NYM(G.780.013
24 Jan 1780:24 (1475)
The anniversary of her Majesty's birth-day was celebrated
here on Tuesday the 18th instant, with uncommon splendor and
magnificence. . . [11 more lines] In the evening, a most
splendid ball was given by the General, Field, and Staff
officers of the army, in the garrison and principal ladies
and gentlemen of the city. The ball was opened at eight
o'clock, by the Barones, De Riedesel, and Major General
Pattison, commandant of the city and garrison. Country
dances commenced at half past nine, and at twelve, the
company adjourned to supper, prepared in the two long rooms.
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