Citation - Continental Journal: 1781.11.08

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Index Entry Ball, in Boston, for victory in Yorktown 
Location Boston 
Citation
CJ-B.781.049
8 Nov 1781:32 (298)
The late important and pleasing account of the victory of
the allied forces over the British army. . . [7 lines,
expressions of joy] and a general ringing of the bells in
the town. . . [25 lines]
   The greatest part of the gentlemen after dinner attended
at the seat of his Excellency the Governor's, 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 pass'd in one of the most
innocent, graceful and pleasing amusements.


Generic Title Continental Journal 
Date 1781.11.08 
Publisher Gill, John 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1781 
Bibliography B0015828
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