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February 26, 1798
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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On February 22, New York citizens celebrated George Washington's 66th birthday with a federal salute, a grand ball at the Tontine Assembly-room featuring a portrait exhibition by Mr. Baker, and illumination of the Museum's curiosities.
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By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, February 23.
Yesterday the illustrious Washington entered his 66th year.
The citizens of this metropolis, with that just admiration and regard for distinguished merit for which they are conspicuously characterized, celebrated the day with cordiality and mutual congratulations. At one o'clock a federal salute resounded to the day of his nativity.
In the evening a numerous and splendid collection of ladies and gentlemen amused themselves with a grand ball at the Tontine Assembly-room, where they partook of a sumptuous repast.—Mr. Baker exhibited, to much advantage, the inimitable portrait of this great man; and while the intrinsic merit of the picture alone presented an admirable specimen of the fine arts for the gratification of the taste connoisseur, recollection naturally called to mind the unparalleled services and eminent virtues of this illustrious age.
The Museum, which abounds with a great and well disposed collection of natural and artificial curiosities, was handsomely illuminated. Mr. Baker's assiduity in collecting and arranging such valuable specimens of nature and art, merits high commendation.
NEW-YORK, February 23.
Yesterday the illustrious Washington entered his 66th year.
The citizens of this metropolis, with that just admiration and regard for distinguished merit for which they are conspicuously characterized, celebrated the day with cordiality and mutual congratulations. At one o'clock a federal salute resounded to the day of his nativity.
In the evening a numerous and splendid collection of ladies and gentlemen amused themselves with a grand ball at the Tontine Assembly-room, where they partook of a sumptuous repast.—Mr. Baker exhibited, to much advantage, the inimitable portrait of this great man; and while the intrinsic merit of the picture alone presented an admirable specimen of the fine arts for the gratification of the taste connoisseur, recollection naturally called to mind the unparalleled services and eminent virtues of this illustrious age.
The Museum, which abounds with a great and well disposed collection of natural and artificial curiosities, was handsomely illuminated. Mr. Baker's assiduity in collecting and arranging such valuable specimens of nature and art, merits high commendation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Washington Birthday
New York Celebration
Federal Salute
Grand Ball
Tontine Assembly
Mr Baker Portrait
Museum Illumination
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington
Mr. Baker
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
February 22
Key Persons
Washington
Mr. Baker
Event Details
Citizens celebrated Washington's entry into his 66th year with admiration and congratulations. A federal salute fired at one o'clock. Evening grand ball at Tontine Assembly-room with sumptuous repast and exhibition of Washington's portrait by Mr. Baker. Museum illuminated, highlighting Baker's collection of curiosities.