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Domestic News
December 27, 1783
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
General Washington arrived in Philadelphia from New York on Monday last, met at Frankford by the state president, financier, generals Sinclair and Hand, the Philadelphia Troop of Horse, and citizens; welcomed with cannon, bells, and acclamations.
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PHILADELPHIA, December 13.
On Monday last his Excellency General Washington arrived here from New York.
His Excellency was met at Frankford by his Excellency the President of this State, the Hon. Financier, Generals Sinclair and Hand, the Philadelphia Troop of Horse, and a number of the Citizens, who had the pleasure of accompanying him into the city.
His arrival was announced by the discharge of cannon, the bells were rung, and the people testified their satisfaction at once more seeing their illustrious Chief, by repeated acclamations.
On Monday last his Excellency General Washington arrived here from New York.
His Excellency was met at Frankford by his Excellency the President of this State, the Hon. Financier, Generals Sinclair and Hand, the Philadelphia Troop of Horse, and a number of the Citizens, who had the pleasure of accompanying him into the city.
His arrival was announced by the discharge of cannon, the bells were rung, and the people testified their satisfaction at once more seeing their illustrious Chief, by repeated acclamations.
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
Celebration
Military
What keywords are associated?
Washington Arrival
Philadelphia Welcome
General Washington
Cannon Salute
Military Escort
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
President Of This State
Hon. Financier
General Sinclair
General Hand
Philadelphia Troop Of Horse
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
On Monday Last
Key Persons
General Washington
President Of This State
Hon. Financier
General Sinclair
General Hand
Philadelphia Troop Of Horse
Outcome
welcomed with discharge of cannon, ringing of bells, and repeated acclamations by the people.
Event Details
General Washington arrived in Philadelphia from New York and was met at Frankford by state and military officials and citizens who accompanied him into the city.