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MJ.783.155
30 Dec 1783:21 (10/94 581)
Annapolis, December 25. On Friday evening last his
Excellency General Washington, with his suite, arrived here
on his way to Mount Vernon. . . [13 lines, description of
arrival ceremonies, hospitality]
On Monday Congress gave his Excellency a public dinner at
the Ball-room, where upwards of two hundred persons of
distinction were present . . . [13 lines, food and toasts]
At night the state-house was beautifully illuminated,
where a ball was given by the General Assembly, at which a
very numerous and brilliant appearance of ladies were
present.
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