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MJ.781.020
13 Nov 1781:31 (8/48 428)
Newtown on Chester-River, October 23, 1781. Last evening
the Hon. Col Tilghman, aid ed Camp to his Excellency General
Washington, arrived here, on his way to Philadelphia, with
despatches for Congress, containing an account of the happy
reduction of the British Army in Virginia, under command of
Lieutenant-General Earl Cornwallis--
. . . [22 lines on general festivities.]
The next evening an elegant ball was given by the gentlemen
of the town, that the ladies might participate in the
general joy of their country. A brilliant company of
freedom's fairest offspring assembled on this happy
occasion, and while they manifested the sincerest attachment
to the American cause, they likewise shewed that "Grace was
in all their steps," &c.
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