Citation - South Carolina & Amer Genl Gazette: 1769.07.20

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Index Entry Ball, in New London, given by Nathaniel Shaw, as political statement 
Location New London 
Citation
SCAGG.769.056
17-20 Jul 1769:32 (12/560)
Boston, June 26.  We hear from New London that on Sunday
evening the 11th ult., Mr. Daniel Shaw was married to Miss
Grace Coit of that place.  The next evening an elegant ball
was given by Nathaniel Shaw, Esq.; [to 92] of the principal
gentlemen and ladies of that place, who attended and danced
92 jigs, [52] country dances, 45 minuets, and 17 hornpipes. 
The greatest order and decorum was observed and the company
retired at 45 minutes after 12 o'clock.


Generic Title South Carolina & Amer Genl Gazette 
Date 1769.07.20 
Publisher Wells, Robert 
City, State Charleston, SC 
Year 1769 
Bibliography B0044458
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