| Index Entry |
Ball, in Williamsburg, given by Governor for King's birthday
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| Location |
Williamburg
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| Citation |
VGW(HU.771.166
31 Oct 1771:21 (1057)
Last Friday being the anniversary of our most gracious
Sovereign's [ ]y accession to the Throne, his Excellency
the governour gave a ball and elegant entertainment at the
palace, to a numerous and splendid company of ladies and
gentlemen. The Raleigh Tavern likewise, by direction of his
Excellency, was opened for the entertainment of such as
might incline to spend the evening there; plenty of liquor
was given to the populace; and the city handsomely
illuminated.
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| Generic Title |
Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu)
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| Date |
1771.10.31
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| Publisher |
Purdie, Alex., and John Dixon
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| City, State |
Williamsburg, VA
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| Year |
1771
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| Bibliography |
B0048530
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