When was it published?

February 13, 1790 in Gazette Of The United States

Domestic News February 13, 1790

Gazette Of The United States

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration, Social Event, Politics

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Charge Des Affaires Of His Most Christian Majesty, Vice President Of The United States, Senate, Speaker Of The House Of Representatives, Chief Justice, Heads Of The Great Departments Of The United States, Governor, Chancellor Of The State Of New York, Diplomatic Body, Foreigners Of Distinction, King Of France, National Assembly, People Of France, President, Congress, People Of The United States, King Of Spain, United Netherlands, King Of Sweden, Cincinnati, Soldiers Of Both Countries, Mr. Jefferson, Preceding Plenipotentiaries Of The United States In France, Count De Moustier, Preceding Plenipotentiaries Of France In The United States, Marquis De La Fayette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Franco American Alliance, Anniversary Celebration, New York Entertainment, Diplomatic Toasts, Vice President Attendance

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

On February 6 in New York, the Charge des Affaires of France celebrated the anniversary of the alliance between France and the United States with an entertainment at his house, attended by the US Vice-President, Senate, Speaker of the House, Chief Justice, department heads, New York Governor, Chancellor, diplomatic corps, and distinguished foreigners. Thirteen toasts were proposed after dinner.

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N E W-Y O R K, Feb. 13.

Saturday, the 6th Instant, being the anniversary of the ALLIANCE BETWEEN FRANCE AND THE UNITED-STATES, the same was celebrated by the CHARGE DES AFFAIRES OF HIS MOST CHRISTIAN MAJESTY. On this occasion there was an entertainment at his House, at which were present, his Excellency the Vice-President of the United-States—the honorable Senate—the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chief Justice, and the Heads of the great Departments of the United-States—his Excellency the Governor, and the Honorable the chancellor of the State of New-York,—the Diplomatic Body, and Foreigners of distinction.

After dinner the following toasts were introduced.
1. The Alliance.
2. The King, the National Assembly, and the People of France.
3. The President, the Congress, and the People of the United States.
4. The King of Spain.
5. The United Netherlands.
6. The King of Sweden.
7. The Cincinnati and the Soldiers of both Countries who have fought in support of the Alliance and of Independence.
8. Mr. Jefferson and the preceding Plenipotentiaries of the United States in France.
9. The Count de Moustier and the preceding Plenipotentiaries of France in the United States.
10. The Marquis de la Fayette, and all those who cherish the connection of the two countries.
11. May the increase of our commercial intercourse daily confirm the alliance.
12. May the advantages of a free, consolidated and efficient government be felt in both countries.
13. Perpetuity to the Alliance. Let us be rivals in Wisdom only and in National Honor!

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Social Event Politics

What keywords are associated?

Franco American Alliance Anniversary Celebration New York Entertainment Diplomatic Toasts Vice President Attendance

What entities or persons were involved?

Charge Des Affaires Of His Most Christian Majesty Vice President Of The United States Senate Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Chief Justice Heads Of The Great Departments Of The United States Governor Chancellor Of The State Of New York Diplomatic Body Foreigners Of Distinction King Of France National Assembly People Of France President Congress People Of The United States King Of Spain United Netherlands King Of Sweden Cincinnati Soldiers Of Both Countries Mr. Jefferson Preceding Plenipotentiaries Of The United States In France Count De Moustier Preceding Plenipotentiaries Of France In The United States Marquis De La Fayette

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

Saturday, The 6th Instant

Key Persons

Charge Des Affaires Of His Most Christian Majesty Vice President Of The United States Senate Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Chief Justice Heads Of The Great Departments Of The United States Governor Chancellor Of The State Of New York Diplomatic Body Foreigners Of Distinction King Of France National Assembly People Of France President Congress People Of The United States King Of Spain United Netherlands King Of Sweden Cincinnati Soldiers Of Both Countries Mr. Jefferson Preceding Plenipotentiaries Of The United States In France Count De Moustier Preceding Plenipotentiaries Of France In The United States Marquis De La Fayette

Event Details

The anniversary of the alliance between France and the United States was celebrated by the Charge des Affaires of His Most Christian Majesty with an entertainment at his house. Present were high-ranking US officials including the Vice-President, Senate, Speaker, Chief Justice, department heads, the Governor and Chancellor of New York, the Diplomatic Body, and distinguished foreigners. After dinner, thirteen toasts were introduced, including to the alliance, leaders of both nations, and related figures and sentiments.