The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

On Thursday last a Gentleman of Family and Fortune, who has a Seat in Berkshire, was coming to Town with his Family, one of his Carriages broke down within fourteen Miles of London, which laid him under the Necessity of hiring Post Chaises for the Remainder of the Journey. The Gentleman's Daughter, who is twenty three Years of Age, and reckoned a great Beauty, seemed particularly affected with a very smart Fellow of a Postillion, who distinguished himself by his Activity in getting the Horses put to the Chaises, &c. In Reward for his Dexterity, the young Lady enquired his Name, made him a handsome Present at that Time, sent for him on the Friday following, and married him with a Special Licence on Sunday. It is said she has 20,000 l. independent of her Friends. As soon as the Ceremony was over, they set out for Bath.