The Quadrille was a popular dance of the 1800s, especially among the upper class.
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This page from "Hillgrove's Guide to the Art of Dancing" begins a detailed explanation of the dance.
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British and Americans Made Their Own Fun During the Joint Occupation – How to pass the time in the 1860s? It depended on who you were.
The joint occupation of San Juan Island was a boring experience for Mary Allen, wife of Maj. Harvey Allen, commander of American Camp from 1867-8. After initial threats of war cooled, British and American troops settled into an uneventful occupation…