Event: Fort Steilacoom Christmas.

December 10th was very busy day for the 4th.  After the ceremony for Mr. and Mrs. Powers, we participated in Fort Steilacoom's Christmas Candlelight Tour.  The year was 1859 and, with much of the 4th Infantry still up on San Juan Island for the Pig War, the 9th garrisoned the fort. Col. Casey, however, had recently returned to Steilacoom, and those in residence found time for some holiday observances.  

Yours truly called the dance figures for
a fine group of young officers and ladies.

Mr. Miller was seen enjoying the company of Col. and Mrs. Casey.
He seems to have evaded the photographer.

Captain Jones visits other officers in the bachelors' quarters.

Mr. Talbot and the boys are finally allowed indoors,
after a long evening on sentry duty.

[The editress again apologizes for the tardiness of this piece.  The festive season has been unfortunately busy.]