Citation - Massachusetts Gazette-Springfield: 1782.11.12

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Index Entry Band of music, American, in Verplank, played during dinner after review 
Location Verplank 
Citation
MG-S.782.020
12 Nov 1782:21 (1/27)
Philadelphia, October 25.  Translation of a letter from a
French officer to his friend in ---
Camp at Verplank, Sept. 21, 1782.
We joined the American army some days ago.  Yesterday the
French Army was reviewed by his Excellency General
Washington. . . [41 lines, American army held military
festival in honor of allies; review, cannon, dinner.]  A
Band of American musick which played during the dinner,
added to the gaiety of the company. . . [12 lines]


Generic Title Massachusetts Gazette-Springfield 
Date 1782.11.12 
Publisher Babcock and Haswell 
City, State Springfield, MA 
Year 1782 
Bibliography B0021320
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