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There must have been special feelings of joy and patriotism in the heart of Daniel Morgan too, when the news was received on April 30th of the recognition by France of the independence of the United States.
His fellow Virginian, George Washington, had stated, `` I believe no event was ever received with more heartfelt joy ''.
The dreary camp at Valley Forge was turned into an arena of rejoicing.
Even the dignified Washington indulged in a game of wickets with some children.
His soldiers on the whole did not celebrate so mildly.
On May 6th, Morgan, who had returned, received from Washington orders to `` send out patrols under vigilant officers '' to keep near the enemy.
`` The reason for this '', the orders said, `` is that the enemy may think to take advantage of the celebration of this day.
The troops must have more than the common quantity of liquor, and perhaps there will be some little drunkenness among them ''.

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