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IL.781.076
26 Nov 1781:31 (4/183)
Upon the glorious and memorable occasion of the compleat
conquest and capture of the British army, under Lord
Cornwallis, by the allied forces in Virginia, the Captains
of 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 American Army and Navy, and a
great number of the first ladies and gentlemen of the town.
--The ball was opened at 6 o'clock, at 11 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--Everything was
conducted in the most perfect order, and the joy of the
evening was compleat.
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