Index Entry | 4th of July, in Philadelphia, details of celebration, Mason's Car |
Location | Philadelphia |
Citation | PEP.783.017 5 Jul 1783:1061, 1062 (9/938) Yesterday being the Anniversary of the declaration of the independence of America, the morning was ushered in with ringing of bells, . . . [Description of celebrations] In the evening the city was entertained with Mr. Mason's Triumphal Car, in which was a portrait of Gen. Washington, with those of Gen. Gates and Count Rochambeau, -- The car preceeded by music, and a number of boys and girls, dressed in white, carrying torches. . . . |
Generic Title | Pennsylvania Evening Post |
Date | 1783.07.05 |
Publisher | Towne, Benjamin |
City, State | Philadelphia, PA |
Year | 1783 |
Bibliography | B0034645 |