Family chaos at a London juvenile party in a military man’s diary
A veteran writer recounts a chaotic Christmas juvenile party in London. He endures shopping for a conjuror, tolerates a mischievous boy in knickerbockers, and watches a transformed drawing room become a dressing room. The evening spirals as guests depart and the household contends with a disorderly child and holiday obligations.
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Juno
Matrona
Darling
Mabel
May
Times
Papa
Jess
Jones
Robison
London
Tam
Mra P
Chutney
Col. Chutney
Commingoner Fonblangne
Toby
Hamlet
Prince of Denmark
Pach and
Judy
Zoological Society
Gapper
C. B
Col. Chntney
Costermanger
Dunne
Trates
Mighty land hailed for freedom and duty at post
A soldier from Co. E 169th Regiment writes of patriotic fervor, rough days by the Potomac, and readiness to advance toward Richmond. He praises liberty, notes guard posts, artillery drills, and the hope of shared glory, while acknowledging possible long service and the duty to obey orders.
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Lat Wooster Ohio
Ortrox
Bonswitx
West Liberty Street
Lucan Vlettery
Joleen
Dowring
Flattery & Downing
Attorneys AT Law
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Potomac
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GJ. Co
J Newton Brown
D. D
Christian Rapgelia
Rel Wiedge
Obreatce Philedereeie
0. M. Jackson
Robert Shoemaker
J Kewton Brown
Philadelphia
Ministers and lawyers in a village crossroads tale
A hedger directs a traveling minister to multiple forks where ministers stand, prompting the joke that finger boards are ministers. An attorney and barrister analogy follows, ending with Curran’s quip about practicing all night and a persistent cough.
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Stern
Curran
Loyal Quaker Davis aids orphans in war torn era
James and Harry Eaton grow up under Uncle David Blake a Quaker bachelor who shelters eight orphans. The brothers join the Union cause as Harry dies in battle while James leads a company. Uncle David funds supplies and keeps the factory open, honoring their sacrifice and faith.
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Harry
Esther Luxe
Society of Children
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Jarry Eaton
Fort Sumter
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Jamie
Harry Eaton
James Eaton
Uncle
Theo
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