Citation - New York Journal-Poughkeepsie: 1777.10.13

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Index Entry Instrument, playing on recommended to officers as valuable relaxation 
Location Kingston 
Citation
NYJ-P.777.015
13 Oct 1777:112 (1771)
Friendly letters of caution and advice, to officers of the
army, particularly subalterns. . . [a continuation of weekly
letters, this one on the dangers of idleness. In 2d column,
this advice:]  If you are a practitioner on any musical
instrument, you will find much pleasure and amusement from
it.  This, after you are fatigued with your other studies,
you will find admirable in unbending and refreshing your
mind; after a little time spent with this, you will return
to the other with fresh vigour and delight. . . [3 more
paragraphs]


Generic Title New York Journal-Poughkeepsie 
Date 1777.10.13 
Publisher Holt, John 
City, State Kingston, NY 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0028949
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