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IL.781.071
12 Nov 1781:31 (4/181)
The late important and pleasing accounts of the victory of
the allied forces, over the British army commanded by Earl
Cornwallis, in Virginia, induced the inhabitants of this
town to devote last Monday to demonstrations of gratitude
and joy.
The day was ushered in by discharge of cannon. . . [3
lines] and a general ringing of the bells in the town. . .
[18 lines]
After dinner, a number of toasts were drank, each
accompanied by 13 discharges from the company of train
commanded by Capt. Weatherly; the greatest part of the
gentlemen, after dinner, attended at the seat of 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. . . [44 lines,
13 toasts]
We learn that General Lincoln received the captured Lord
Cornwallis; and that the army played Yankey-doodle, when the
British army marched to lay down their arms.
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