Citation - Boston Evening Post (Powars): 1781.11.10

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Index Entry Ball, in Boston, given by Governor for victory in Yorktown 
Location Boston 
Citation
BEP(P.781.012
10 Nov 1781:42 (1/4)
The late important and pleasing account of the victory of
the allied forces over the British army. . . [6 lines,
expressions of joy] and a general ringing of the bells in
the town. . . [20 lines] The greatest part of the gentlemen
after dinner, attended at the seat of his Excellency the
Governor, to pay their compliments to his Excellency's Lady,
where they found a brilliant assembly of ladies, and
preparations for a ball in the most beautiful oeconomy.
   After tea the evening was past in one of the most
innocent, graceful and pleasing amusements.


Generic Title Boston Evening Post (Powars) 
Date 1781.11.10 
Publisher Powars, Edward E. 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1781 
Bibliography B0003864
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