Obedience under Stonewall Jackson in a cherry tree tale
A wartime anecdote from Confederate lines recites how a soldier obeys orders to claim ignorance until further orders from Stonewall Jackson, even as provost guards press him for identity and command amid movements toward Richmond. The story, quoted by the Waco Times Herald, contrasts strict discipline with humorous defiance.
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Jackson
Stonewall Jackson
Richmond
Gfuard
Old Stonewall
Dewey and Baroness de Strave Wedding Breakfast Banter
A Washington wedding breakfast tale recalls Admiral Dewey, then a commander, in a witty exchange with the Baronesse de Strave, wife of the Russian minister. The baroness’s playful compliment about his eyes prompts Dewey to improvise a neutral reply, showcasing diplomacy and quick humor.
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Navral
Wwashington
Stewed Cod Sertes and Related Dishes From Pantry Menu
A garbled pantry recipe page outlines stewed cod with lemon rind and parsley, bread saute with cheese and milk, roast pork with beans, terrapined chicken with Madeira, mock oyster stew, asparagus pudding, and spiced mackerel with Remoulade style sauce. contains numerous misspellings and unclear measurements but preserves dish list and methods.
Epicurean Jamestown Bake and Jelly Cream Delicacies
Mixed spice fish preparation and pastry made with cinnamon allspice and cloves bake in vinegar for an hour. A ginger brown sugar orangish filling, rosy pastry, water bath bake, and a merengue topped jelly center dessert are described with a custard like sauce and mustard glaze.
Berrmanns Trick With Champagne Bottle Vanishes
A New York Tribune account recalls the magician Hertingen performing a palm trick. He supposedly concealed a champagne bottle within a sleeve and then threw it toward a waiter, causing the bottle to vanish in the ensuing commotion. A spectator, George Carroll of St Louis, notes Hertingen as a charismatic and skilled illusionist.
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Champagui
George Carroll
St. Eouis
Hertingen
Walter
New York Tribune
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