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NYP-F.781.018
25 Oct 1781:32 (235)
Camp, Peeks Kill, October 18, 1781. Yesterday the
anniversary of the surrender of General Burgoyne's army was
celebrated by the officers of the 3d Massachusetts brigade,
in a manner which would have given satisfaction to any
gentlemen who are sensible of the important events of that
day.
Colonel Commandant Greaton, gave an elegant entertainment,
at which were present Major-General Heath and suite, the
officers of the brigade, and a number of other gentlemen.
The recollection of the glorious victory which was
compleated on that day, and the prospects of events equally
glorious, animated every breast with the most pleasing
sensations, and diffused a lively joy on every countenance.
An elegant concert of music attended the entertainment; and
after dinner the following toasts were drank. . . [13
toasts]
While scenes of transport, every breast inspire,
The muse too triumphs in her kindling fire;
Blest in their bliss, she lifts a bolder wing,
Aids every wish, and tunes the harp to sing;
To their glad concert wakes the accordant strain,
And mingles with the music of the plain.
"Joy to the bands" her voice arose,
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