Ladies invite the men to Eden Mills VT social gathering! 1862 3rd VT Infantry

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Ladies invite the men to a Vermont social gathering!
1862 Invitation to Napoleon Bonaparte Hinds to Social Gathering at G. W. Denio's Hall, Eden Mills, VT
The Ladies invite the men! The Ladies pay the bill! Very unusual for this period in history!
Napoleon B. Hinds enlisted on 7/16/63 into Co. D, 3
rd
Vermont Infantry. He was wounded on 5/10/64 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA
Invitation is written in rare calligraphy
“
Social Gathering at G. W. Denio's Hall
Tuesday eve Nov 18
th
1862
Your company is respectfully solicited to the sitting room, where you will be attended by the lady from whom you receive your ticket.
Committee of Invitation
Julia Hadley Laura Hutchin
Celestia Denio May A. Stone
Emily Raymore Alice M Dana
Messengers
Sarah Scott Emma White
Good music in attendance Bill to be paid by the Ladies”
Reverse side:
“Mr. Napoleon B Hinds Present Mina Carpenter”
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Mina Carpenter married Napoleon's brother, George K. Hinds. Napoleon B. Hinds married Emily Diana Stone, sister of May A. Stone [committee of Invitation]. Celestia Denio [committee member] was daughter of George W. Denio. George W. Denio was a farmer and proprietor of Eden House, Eden Mills, VT where this social gathering was being held. May A. Stone married into the Denio family. Extensive research with purchase.
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