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Richmond, Virginia
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Virginia's Executive has approved funding and appointed a distinguished Norfolk citizen to organize a grand celebration at York Town, restoring public confidence. Citizens from various towns are contributing, especially carpenters and upholsterers, with advice to bring camping supplies for accommodations.
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But notwithstanding all that the exertion of individuals can effect, even when aided by the judicious direction given to their contributions by the intelligent officers &c. who have proceeded from this and other places to York Town, (and who were to have their first meeting there yesterday,) we apprehend that the best reliance of the numerous groups from every part of the state who propose to assemble there, will be on themselves, and the comforts of accommodation which they carry with them. Let each party take with them a baggage wagon well stored with conveniences for camping out, &c.
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York Town
Outcome
executive appropriation approved; public confidence restored; citizens contributing to preparations.
Event Details
The Executive met and decided to fund the celebration and appoint a distinguished Norfolk citizen known for military taste and talents to organize it. Public anxiety ceased, with citizens from this and neighboring towns competing in contributions, led by carpenters and upholsterers. Officers from various places met yesterday at York Town to direct efforts. Attendees advised to bring baggage wagons with camping conveniences.