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CG-NL.779.004
18 Mar 1779:11,12 (16/801)
Trenton, March 3. The anniversary of our alliance with
France was celebrated on the 18th ultimo at Pluck'emin, at a
very elegant entertainment and display of fire-works given
by General Knox, and the officers of the corps of artillery.
It was postponed to this late day on account of his
Excellency General Washington's absence from camp.
General Washington--- the principal officers of the army;
Mrs. Washington---Mrs. Greene---Mrs Knox; the gentlemen and
ladies for a large circuit round the camp, were of the
company. Besides these, there was a vast concourse of
spectators from every part of the Jersies.
The Barracks of the artillery are at a small distance from
Pluck'emin, on a piece of rising ground which shews them to
a great advantage. The entertainment and ball were held in
the academy of the Park.
. . . [2 columns describe the fireworks (13 arches of the
Corinthian order and 13 illuminated paintings of patriotic
subjects]
When the fire works were finished the company returned to
the academy, and concluded the celebration by a very
splendid ball.
The whole was conducted in a style and manner that reflects
great honour to the taste of the managers.
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