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MG-A(G.782.005
14 Mar 1782:13 (1835)
Extract of a letter from Fredericksburg, in Virginia, dated
February 15, 1782.
I have the pleasure to acquaint you that I am exceedingly
happy in Fredericksburg. There is that cordial sociability
among the citizens, which constitutes them fit members of
society. The 4th of this month we were honoured with the
arrival of Mrs. Greene and her suite. The gentlemen of
Fredericksburg and its neighbourhood, to shew their high
respect and esteem for so amiable a character, gave a ball,
at the coffee-house on the evening of the 8th inst. and
invited Mrs. Greene, with her attendants, Major Burnet and
Dr. Flagg. The evening of the 11th was the birth night of
his Excellency General Washington, and though Mrs. Greene
was anxious to prosecute her journey to the southward,
suffered herself to be prevailed upon to stay till that
time. The assembly was brilliant, being composed of sixty-
odd ladies and an equal number of gentlemen. Mrs. Greene
danced with General Spotswood, and Major Burnet, aid de
camp, personated General Green in a partner with Mrs.
Spotswood. Our old friend, General Weedon, acted master of
ceremonies, and by his attention contributed much to the
pleasures of the evening. The 13th Mrs. Greene took her
departure, much to the regret of all who were honoured with
her acquaintance.
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