As talk of the Revolutionary War swirled through the colonies, Maryland expelled their Crown sponsored governor and sent him back to England. The night before he left, Declaration of Independence signer and Maryland patriot Charles Carroll sponsored a "farewell" banquet.

Dressed crab
Stuffed rockfish, Fried oysters
Maryland ham, Chicken & Oyster pie
Molded, spiced plum jelly
Carrot Pudding, Broccoli
Spoon bread, Apricot bread
Brandied nectarines, Pineapple chutney
Orange pudding, Applesauce, Fruitcake
Macaroons, Lemon cheesecake
Punch, Madeira, Port
Almonds, Raisins, Fresh fruit