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NYP-F.781.009
24 May 1781:21 (216)
Wednesday last, the Chevalier de la Touche, gave on board
his frigate, an elegant ball to a great number of the ladies
and gentlemen of this city. The frigate was separated into
two large halls, one of which had room for forty couples to
dance at once, and was so finely decorated and lighted, that
it surprised all those who came on board, and gave a great
proof of the taste of the Captain. The entertainment began
at seven o'clock, with an elegant ball; at nine a compleat
fire-work was exhibited upon the island, opposite to the
frigate, and followed by a supper, at which there were near
two hundred persons.
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