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sembled as Freemen, declared the Independence of the 

 State, and adopted that admirable recorded Constitution 

 of Government, under which like her associated sisters of 

 the Union, she has continued to prosper, and her citizens 

 to enjoy those sporting privileges, and frugal festivities, 

 you will witness and partake of this day." 



To which brief address, the General in his usual feli- 

 citous manner, promptly replied. 



" My Dear Sir, 



" I feel sincere pleasure in visiting 

 your ancient Institution, so pleasantly situated on the 

 Bank of your beautiful river. 



" It is the more grateful to me, as it completes my tour 

 to all the States of the Union. 



" About half a century ago, I first crossed your beau- 

 tiful stream in times of peril; far diiFerent now are the 

 sensations I realize, in meeting my friends on so pleasant 

 an occasion. 



" I feel honored by your polite invitation, and kind re- 

 ception in your ancient and agreeable State in Schuylkill. 

 May you long continue happy and prosperous." 



After being introduced to all the gentlemen assembled 

 individually, the General and attendants refreshed them- 

 selves with the pleasant beverage of Iced Punch, Lemon- 

 ade, &c. and then proceeded to inspect the interior ar- 

 rangements of the Castle, culinary establishment, fleet 



