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IL.779.010
22 Feb 1779:31,32 (1/41)
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 artillery. It was
postponed to this late day on account of his Excellency
General Washington's absence from camp.
Gen. 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.
. . . [1 column 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 on the taste of the managers. . .
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