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NYP-F.779.011
22 Jul 1779:212 (135)
Philadelphia, July 8. On Monday morning, the day subsequent
to the anniversary of our independence, an eulogium in
honour of the brave men who have fallen in the contest with
Great-Britain, was delivered at the German Calvinist Church,
by Mr. Brackenridge. The same day an entertainment was given
by the Honorable the Congress to the Minister
Plenipotentiary of France, the President and Chief
Magistrate of this state, the Consul of France, several
Continental officers civil and military, and many strangers
of distinction. The company were entertained with music, and
the following toasts, introduced by thirteen vollies from
Col. Nicola's regiment, were drank. . . [the 13 toasts
listed] In the evening a set of brilliant fire-works were
exhibited. . . [6 lines]
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