Bowen and Bessie’s evening vow amid warfront idyll
In a Yorkville Enquirer excerpt, Ellick Bowen comforts Bessie after a tense night near the Catawba. They pledge love and safety, discuss Ferris, Miss Ellen, and camp life as Major Davie returns from a patrol to reveal arms gains. Ellen’s wary stance contrasts with Davie’s hopeful patriotism as tension with Ferguson rises.
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Bessie
Bowen
Ferris
Ellick
Ellick Bowen
Reuben Ferris
Miss Ellen
Ellen
Davie
Major Davie
Andrew
God
Patriach
Father
Sharspeare
Crowder Creek
Catawba
Waxhaw
Darby
Captain Bowen
Hotspur
Cornwallis
Sevier
Hardy
Lord Cornwallis
Ried
King’s Mountain
Bowes
Captain Hardy
Massa
Ellen Campbell
Zoe
Continental Congress
Mr. Willoughby
Major
Ferguson
Majjor Davie
Ates
Sumpter
Marion
Virginia Campbell
Shelby
Cleveland
McDowell
Williams
Carolina
Prince Hubert
Hubert
Willoughby
Waxhaws
Pedee
Jerry
Middletown memoir recalls Cherry orchards and love
The writer fondly recalls Middletown Connecticut memories from a youthful visit. He describes cherry trees, University figures, and local life including Mary the servant, a romance with Pauline, and observations of politics and schooling. The reminiscence extends to a playful recipe section on making spruce beer and mead.
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Middletown
Connecticut
Mason and Dixon
Dr. Olin
Wesleyan University
Smith
Clay
Tex
Dhe
Pauline
New England
Bill
Manda
Rosita
Minerva
Mary
Pasline
Alice
Carolina
Feaqu
Titania
Cray
Horace
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