Citation - New Jersey Gazette-Trenton: 1779.03.03

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Index Entry Ball, in Pluck'emin, given by General Knox for alliance with France 
Location Pluck'emin 
Citation
NJG-T.779.006
3 Mar 1779:22,23 (2/65)
The anniversary of our alliance with France was celebrated
on the 18th ultimo at Pluck'emin, at a very elegant
entertainment and display of fire-works given by General
Knox, and other officers of the corps of artillery. . . [12
lines, listing attendees, venue].  The entertainment and
ball were held in the academy of the Park.
. . . [73 lines describing the decorations and scenes.] When
the fire works were finished the company returned to the
academy, and concluded the celebration with a very splendid
ball.  The whole was conducted in a style and manner that
reflects great honor on the taste of the managers. . . [6
lines, Spanish delegation arrived.]


Generic Title New Jersey Gazette-Trenton 
Date 1779.03.03 
Publisher Collins, Isaac 
City, State Trenton, NJ 
Year 1779 
Bibliography B0024693
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