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NHG-P.773.014
12 Mar 1773:32 (856)
Edward Hacket, From Europe, Begs leave to acquaint the
gentlemen and ladies, that at the request of many of the
principal inhabitants of the town, he shall on the first
Tuesday in April next, open a Dancing-School, At the New
Assembly House, in Portsmouth, where he will teach dancing
in the politest manner, for the low price of four dollars
per quarter, half to be paid at entrance--Those who send
their children, may depend that great care will be taken of
their education, and good order observed.----The times
proposed for public schools, are Tuesdays in the afternoon,
and Wednesdays in the forenoon. He will wait on any
gentlemen or ladies, either at the Assembly House, or their
own houses, at such hours as may be agreed on.
Said Hackett has taught dancing in many of the principal
towns in England, Ireland, and America.----He will begin on
the first Tuesday in April.-----
[pointing hand] Said Hackett keeps school in Newbury,
Exeter and Haverhill. Likewise he will engaged to learn
them perfectly in a short time, fit for any assembly or
company whatsoever. Portsmouth, February 11, 1773.
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