Citation - Gazette of State of South Carolina: 1778.07.08

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Index Entry Ball, in Charleston, given by President for Parker's victory 
Location Charleston 
Citation
GSSC.778.001
8 Jul 1778:23, 31 (2093)
The anniversary of the repulse of a squadron of the British
navy, under the command of Sir Peter Parker, in their attack
upon Fort Moultrie, on the 28th of June 1776 . . . [4 lines]
The morning was ushered in with ringing of bells  . . .  [12
lines] There were upon this occasion no less than three
grand public entertainments--one given by the officers of
the second regiment . . . [3 lines] at Fort Moultrie, where
were present, His Excellency the President, such members of
the legislature as could attend, the public officers, many
other gentlemen, and a brilliant assembly of ladies, who
were presented with a ball in the evening.


Generic Title Gazette of State of South Carolina 
Date 1778.07.08 
Publisher Timothy, Peter 
City, State Charleston, SC 
Year 1778 
Bibliography B0016842
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