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BG.781.026
26 Nov 1781:41 (1422)
Upon the great and ever-memorable event of the compleat
conquest and capture of the British army under Lord
Cornwallis, by the allied forces in Virginia, the captains
of the French ships of war in this harbour, gave a ball last
Monday evening to the Governor and Council, the Commodore
and principal officers of the Navy and Army, and a great
number of the first ladies and gentlemen of the town. The
ball was opened at six o'clock; at eleven a most splendid
supper was provided, at which more than 60 ladies were
seated. The brilliant appearance exhibited on this occasion
has not at any time been surpassed--every thing was
conducted in the most perfect order, and the joy of the
evening was compleat.
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