Citation - Independent Ledger: 1782.11.18

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Index Entry Band of music, American, in Verplank, played during dinner after review 
Location Verplank 
Citation
IL.782.105
18 Nov 1782:23 (5/237)
Translation of a letter from a French Officer to his friend
in ----.
    Camp at Verplank, September 21, 1782. . . [44 lines,
description of an impressive review of French troops by
Washington, and American troops appearance, bravery;
dinner.]  A Band of American musick which played during the
dinner, added to the gaiety of the company. 
   Affection, esteem, and cordiality were equally visible in
the countenances of the French officers and of the
Americans. . .


Generic Title Independent Ledger 
Date 1782.11.18 
Publisher Draper and Folsom 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1782 
Bibliography B0018336
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