The dinner and its guests and its setting were calculated to impress the son of the Boston soap boiler who represented the important colonies in America.
Some of the best people were there--Lord and Lady Cathcart, Lord and Lady Hyde, Lord and Lady Dartmouth.

Sir William Erskine, Sir Henry Clinton, Sir James Baird, Sir Benjamin Hare and their ladies were also present.

Doctor Franklin said that the punch was calculated to promote cheerfulness and high sentiment.

As was the custom at like functions, the ladies sat together at one end of the table.

Franklin being seated at the right of Lady Howe, who was most gracious and entertaining.