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August 23, 1783
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A Massachusetts officer praises the hospitable reception and sumptuous banquet given by Philadelphia merchants to federal army officers on July 18, highlighting the event's elegance, good humor, and festivity.
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Extracts of a letter, dated Camp, Philadelphia, July 31, from a Massachusetts officer.
"THE very cordial and hospitable reception which our officers have received from every rank of citizens in this place, entitles them to our most unfeigned and respectful acknowledgment; and to omit a tribute of our gratitude on this occasion, would very deservedly be deemed un soldier-like, to say nothing of ingratitude. The sumptuous and bountiful entertainment, given by the merchants of this city, to the officers of the federal army, on Friday the 18th current, was elegant and liberal; the powers of description are inadequate to the task of doing justice to the order, good humour and good breeding, manifested on that day: in fine, nothing could exceed the brilliancy of the festival, but the mirth and jocularity conspicuous throughout the whole entertainment."
"THE very cordial and hospitable reception which our officers have received from every rank of citizens in this place, entitles them to our most unfeigned and respectful acknowledgment; and to omit a tribute of our gratitude on this occasion, would very deservedly be deemed un soldier-like, to say nothing of ingratitude. The sumptuous and bountiful entertainment, given by the merchants of this city, to the officers of the federal army, on Friday the 18th current, was elegant and liberal; the powers of description are inadequate to the task of doing justice to the order, good humour and good breeding, manifested on that day: in fine, nothing could exceed the brilliancy of the festival, but the mirth and jocularity conspicuous throughout the whole entertainment."
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
Military
What keywords are associated?
Philadelphia Entertainment
Army Officers Banquet
Merchants Hospitality
Federal Army Festival
What entities or persons were involved?
Massachusetts Officer
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Friday The 18th Current
Key Persons
Massachusetts Officer
Event Details
Massachusetts officer describes cordial reception by Philadelphia citizens and sumptuous entertainment by merchants for federal army officers, noting its elegance, good humor, breeding, brilliancy, mirth, and jocularity.