Thanksgiving secrets and a soldier's marriage rise from ruin
Hezekiah Underhill hides a plan to surprise his niece Jessie with a wedding to Frank Steele, a wounded soldier. The tale blends family suspense with a vivid Thanksgiving feast and a reveal that binds Jessie’s future to Frank as Hezekiah guards a secret yet delivers joy.
Thanksgiving Eve Reveries At The Underhills
In a misty autumn pre Thanksgiving scene Hezekiah Underhill and family quarrel softly with fate as Aunt Mary and Jeasia face news of a wounded soldier. Jeasia longs to see loved ones spared while the elder counsels faith and hope amid war’s grim toll.
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Hezekiah Underhill
Henckinh
Mrs. Verchkinh
Jones
Hezekiah
Jared
Thar Steele
Edo
Elder Jones
Harry Mossmore
Frank Steele
Neighbors dispute over tree fruit in palmyra garden
The article describes two joint shareholders, Kandir Kathergamer and Kasia Ramhys, quarrelling over ownership of a single palmyra tree in their shared garden. Each has an undivided stake and both seek control of fallen fruit, while their children guard the ripening fruit with rival injunctions.
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Master K
Flop
Miss T
Master Ki
Thug
Miss 'T
Kuaeyes
Tam
Mrs. T
Mr. Ty
Kai Katty
Niobe
Mrs K
Kandir Kathergamer
Kasia Ramhys
Chere
Toway
Address to editor and political critique from Tennessee figure
A Tennessee security officer rebuts newspaper attacks by editorials and readers, defends his loyalty to East Tennessee, and accuses Brownlow and others of corruption. He recounts wartime duties in the Treasury Department, pursuit of army contracts, and opposition to rivals aligned with Lincoln’s administration.
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Sheridan
Winchester
Georgs D. Kentice
Walford
Clod
Democrats Vnd
Brownlow
Lineal
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Heiberg
Ming
Treasury Department
Mer Chace
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Stoall
East
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Love and money entangle a German love triangle
Vianna follows a strange tale at Herr Kuhne's house where Dr Kant, a young lawyer, courts a rich but unmarried heiress. She seeks to marry him, offers 150 000 gulden, and sends cards but Kant already loves Fraulein Fischel. Martini sues for restitution but loses in two courts as no marriage promise existed.
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Buch
Oll
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Fraulein Fischel
Fraulein
Martini
Miss Martini
Fragmented Letter From Mrs Partington on War and Medicine
A garbled note reflects Mrs Partington musing on hospital roles during a restriction period. The writer mentions Daniel's return, an Ordinary Surgeon, and concerns about arterial injuries and saving lives, lamenting sacrifices for uniformed service and mercy for sailors.
Fragmentary overheard electoral debate on McClellan vote
The text discusses the late election and a hypothetical outcome if the entire South had voted for McClellan. It notes McClellan would still have been defeated in the electoral college, with a reference to a 50 vote margin.
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McClellan
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