The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 2 (of 2): or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for IndependenceLossing, Benson John
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The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 2 (of 2): or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence
Lossing, Benson John
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
** This is a copy of the Mischianza Ticket, one half the size of the
original, which, with the drawing of the head dress upon page 306, were
made by Major André. These were presented to John F. Watson, Esq.,
by Miss Craig, one of the ladies who participated in the fête. These
curious relics are attached to manuscript annals of Philadelphia,
prepared by Mr. Watson, and by him generously presented to the Franklin
Library of that city.
* A little below the present navy yard.
"Then came in order the knights of his band, each attended
by his squire, bearing his lance and shield.
"First knight, Honorable Captain Cathcart, * in honor of
Miss N. White; squire, Captain Peters; device, a heart and
sword; motto, Love and honor.
"Second knight, Lieutenant Bygrove, in honor of Miss Craig;
squire, Lieutenant Nichols; device, Cupid tracing a circle;
motto, Without end.
"Third knight, Captain André,2 in honor of Miss P. Chew;
squire, Lieutenant Andre; device, two game-cocks fighting;
motto, No rival.
"Fourth knight, Captain Horneck, in honor of Miss N. Redman;
squire, Lieutenant Talbot; device, a burning heart; motto,
Absence can not extinguish.
"Fifth knight, Captain Matthews, in honor of Miss Bond;
squire, Lieutenant Hamilton; device, a winged heart; motto,
Each fair by turns.
"Sixth knight, Lieutenant Sloper, in honor of Miss M.
Shippen; *** squire, Lieutenant Brown; device, a heart and
sword; motto, Honor and the fair.
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