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NCGN(D.778.010
4 Sep 1778:32 (447)
Extract from the Martinico Gazette of June 11. Mr. Bingham,
agent of the Congress, yesterday gave a concert, supper, and
ball, to celebrate the conclusion of the treaty of
friendship between France and the United States of America.
The general and his lady honoured this assembly with their
presence. The entertainment was at once splendid and well
conducted. More than two hundred of all ranks were present.
What particularly attracted the attention of the company
was, upwards of forty ladies, dressed with the utmost
magnificence and a part of the whole dress corresponded with
the occasion. Their head dress, add independence, was
composed of thirteen curls, seven on one side and six on the
other. The Americans are indebted to them in the meantime
for this small sacrifice they have made in departing from
perfect order and proportion; but it is expected that next
year, by the revolt of Canada, the states, and consequently
the curls, will be brought to an even number. The varied
pleasures of the dance made time slip away insensibly, so
that when Aurora with her rosy fingers looked in upon them
she found the ball going on with as much spirit and
animation as at first. Americans and French seemed to be
but one people, and to have but one heart.
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