When was it published?

August 31, 1782 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News August 31, 1782

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration, Social Event, Politics

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Marquis De Vaudreuil, General Chaisne, Governor

Q: What keywords are associated?

Public Dinner, Faneuil Hall, French Squadron, Alliance Toasts, Revolution

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On August 21, Marquis de Vaudreuil and French officers, along with American dignitaries, attended a public dinner at Faneuil Hall hosted by the Governor and Council. Toasts to the US, France, and their alliance were given, accompanied by cannon fire.

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August 29. On Wednesday the 21st inst. his Excellency the Marquis de Vaudreuil, commander in chief of the squadron of his Most Christian Majesty, now in the harbour, with the officers of the fleet, of every rank, General Chaisne and his suite, and a great number of French and American gentlemen of distinction, partook of a public dinner at Faneuil Hall, at the invitation of his Excellency the Governor, and the Honourable the Council.

After dinner the United States of America, and their Representatives in Congress, the King, the Queen, and the Dauphin of France, perpetuity to the alliance between France and America, and a number of other toasts in the true spirit of the revolution, were given, and accompanied with the discharge of cannon.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Social Event Politics

What keywords are associated?

Public Dinner Faneuil Hall French Squadron Alliance Toasts Revolution

What entities or persons were involved?

Marquis De Vaudreuil General Chaisne Governor

Where did it happen?

Faneuil Hall

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Faneuil Hall

Event Date

Wednesday The 21st Inst.

Key Persons

Marquis De Vaudreuil General Chaisne Governor

Outcome

toasts given to the united states, france, and their alliance, accompanied by cannon discharge.

Event Details

His Excellency the Marquis de Vaudreuil, commander in chief of the French squadron in the harbour, with officers, General Chaisne and suite, and French and American gentlemen, attended a public dinner at Faneuil Hall invited by the Governor and Council. After dinner, toasts to the United States, their Representatives, the King, Queen, and Dauphin of France, the alliance, and other revolutionary toasts were given with cannon discharge.