Posted by Kate on December 23, 1999 at 21:31:09:
In Reply to: Holiday Greetings & Best Wishes posted by George A. Bray III on December 23, 1999 at 20:25:53:
: To the readership of the LOTM site, I send you the following 18th century original good wishes originally published in the Virginia Gazette:
: We wish you health, and good fires; victuals, drink, and good stomachs; innocent diversion, and good company; honest trading, and good success; loving courtship, and good wives; and lastly a merry CHRISTMAS and a happy NEW YEAR.
: Best wishes,
: George A. Bray III
: Major, Rogers' Rangers
: Site Historian
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Amen! So well put, sir and still so relevant! I too wish everyone 'Peace and Plenty' in Year 2000!
Love,
Kate.