At eight we ate

[JAGwinn]

"We have had a very pleasant evening at our quarters to-night. At dress parade Colonel Morgan invited all the officers over to take supper with us. They came, about thirty of them, about seven o'clock, and at eight we had supper. We had oysters fried, oysters stewed, oysters raw, and oyster patties, with their accompaniments, followed by meats, pickled pig's-feet and salad, and topped off with pound cake and champagne wine. You would hardly approve of the wine part, but we could scarcely do less at a soldiers' supper. Very few would have stopped at that. Then those who smoked devoted themselves to a plentiful supply of cigars.

http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51552 ;War Stories for my Grandchildren by John Watson Foster

 

[donna]

They were sure enjoying their oysters at this meal. Somehow missed posting on this great find when first posted.

Thanks for sharing this story with us.