When was it published?

April 17, 1848 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News April 17, 1848

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Mcdowell, Monsieur Adet, Gen. Washington

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Celebration, Illuminations, Washington Dc, Georgetown, Mcdowell, Adet, Washington Colors

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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Houses of Secretaries and private residences in Washington, including Governor McDowell's in Georgetown, were illuminated for the French celebration. Colors presented by French minister Adet to Gen. Washington in January 1796 were displayed on the platform.

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The houses of all the Secretaries in Washington were illuminated on the occasion of the French celebration. Many private houses in different parts of the city were also beautifully illuminated, as was Governor McDowell's, a member of Congress from Virginia, who temporarily resides in Georgetown. Among other colors which were exhibited on the platform where the orators sat, was the stand of colors which was presented by Monsieur Adet, the French minister, on the 9th of January, 1796, to Gen. Washington, which drew from him the eloquent address which was lately published. They were presented in the name of the national convention to the Congress of the United States.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration

What keywords are associated?

French Celebration Illuminations Washington Dc Georgetown Mcdowell Adet Washington Colors

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Mcdowell Monsieur Adet Gen. Washington

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Primary Location

Washington

Key Persons

Governor Mcdowell Monsieur Adet Gen. Washington

Event Details

Houses of Secretaries and many private houses in Washington, including Governor McDowell's in Georgetown, were illuminated for the French celebration. The stand of colors presented by Monsieur Adet to Gen. Washington on January 9, 1796, was exhibited on the platform where orators sat; they were given in the name of the national convention to the Congress of the United States.