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NJG-T.781.034
12 Dec 1781:22 (4/207)
Boston, Nov. 26. Upon the great and ever memorable event of
the complete conquest and capture of the British army, under
Lord Cornwallis, by the allied forces in Virginia, the
Captains of French ships of war in this harbour, gave a ball
last Monday evening, to the Governor and Council, the
Commodore, and principal officers of the American navy and
army, and a great number of the first ladies and gentlemen
of the town. - The ball was opened at 6 o'clock, at 11 a
most splendid supper was provided, at which more than 60
ladies were seated. The brilliant appearance exhibited on
this occasion, has not at any time been surpassed-everything
was conducted in the most perfect order, and the joy of the
evening was complete.
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