Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2
CHAPTER XXXIX.
THE CENTENNIAL OF YORKTOWN. President Arthur's Appearance--Reception of French and German Officers at Washington--Their Presentation to President Arthur at the Capitol--Display of Fireworks--The Yorktown Celebration-- Secretary Blaine's Entertainment to the Nation's Guests--Fete at the French Legation.