Sword of Frederick the Great Lost in 1807 Fire
A London News account recounts the 1807 bonfire at the Invalides that reportedly destroyed Frederick the Great’s sword. It notes the blaze, the seizure of trophies, and rumors the blade was melted into ashes and never recovered, with later searches failing to restore the sword.
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Easy Mark Story on a Steamer Mone y Mistake
A female passenger is duped by a steward who mistakenly offers a penny instead of a gold piece. After a quarrel she reluctantly accepts the loss and later recalls a prior similar incident. She informs the purser who vows to investigate, reflecting on gullibility and a city newspaper warning.
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The Old Buffalo Days and the Great Buffalo Herd
A long caravan of buffalo threatened a soldier camp as guards recall the return of cannon fire from 1967. An officer alive recalls sightings across the plains while cavalry recalls the herd passing and the challenge of halting the charge.
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