Citation - Independent New York Gazette: 1783.12.13

INYG.783.006
13 Dec 1783:22,23 (4)
On Monday the 8th instant, the glorious event of Peace was
celebrated by the Whig inhabitants of Queens County, in
Jamaica.
. . . [32 lines describing celebrations and toasts]
The gentlemen then marched in a column of thirteen abreast,
in procession, through the village, preceded by the music
and saluting they colours as they passed. . . and a Ball
given to the ladies concluded the whole.