Mischianza
The Mischianza (Script error: No such module "IPA".; Italian for "medley" or "mixture"), or Meschianza, was an elaborate fête given in honor of British General Sir William Howe in Philadelphia on May 18, 1778.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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André, who was "social director" to the army in winter, was known as a poet, actor, etc. He was also well known as a competent violinist. As stage director, he painted background scenes for plays produced by acting members of the English Army.
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