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SOYER’S CULINARY CAMPAIGN. BEING HISTORICAL REMINISCENCES OF THE LATE WAR. WITH THE PLAIN ART OF COOKERY FOR MILITARY AND CIVIL INSTITUTIONS, THE ARMY, NAVY, PUBLIC, ETC. ETC.

SOYER’S CULINARY CAMPAIGN. BEING HISTORICAL REMINISCENCES OF THE LATE WAR. WITH THE PLAIN ART OF COOKERY FOR MILITARY AND CIVIL INSTITUTIONS, THE ARMY, NAVY, PUBLIC, ETC. ETC.

BY ALEXIS SOYER, AUTHOR OF “THE MODERN HOUSEWIFE,” “SHILLING COOKERY FOR THE PEOPLE,” ETC. LONDON: G. ROUTLEDGE &amp; CO., FARRINGDON STREET. NEW YORK: 18, BEEKMAN STREET. 1857. [ The right of translation is reserved. ] LONDON: SAVILL AND EDWARDS, PRINTERS, CHANDOS STREET. TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD PANMURE, K.T. ETC. ETC. ETC. My Lord , Grateful, indeed, do I feel for the unlimited confidence reposed in me by your Lordship during my late Mission in the East, and especially so for yo

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PREFACE.

PREFACE.

T HE Author of this work begs to inform his readers that his principal object in producing his “Culinary Campaign” is to perpetuate the successful efforts made by him to improve the dieting of the Hospitals of the British army in the East, as well as the soldiers’ rations in the Camp before Sebastopol. The literary portion the Author has dished up to the best of his ability; and if any of his readers do not relish its historical contents, he trusts that the many new and valuable receipts, applic

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ERRATA.

ERRATA.

In page 6, for “Little Jack,” read “Little Ben.” Page 32, line 12, for “I think,” read “She thinks.” Title Page A CULINARY CAMPAIGN BY A. SOYER ILLUSTRATED BY H. G. HINE....

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INTRODUCTION. A SUPPER AT THE “ALBION,” AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.

INTRODUCTION. A SUPPER AT THE “ALBION,” AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.

Old Drury—Juvenile mirth—A sudden arrest—An invitation—No excuse—Getting home—Mind your pockets—A trip to the “Wellington”—An intelligent waiter—Reading the news—A sudden inspiration—Letter to the Times —The stupid waiter again—Little Jack—Supper fare—Receipts—Tough kidneys—How to cook them—Kidneys à la Roberto Diavolo—Kidneys à la brochette —New bill of fare for London Suppers. “Hurrah! hurrah! bravo! bravo!” For a few minutes rounds of applause and shouts of laughter from the juveniles were he

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CHAPTER I. BY RAIL AND COACH TO VIRGINIA WATER.

CHAPTER I. BY RAIL AND COACH TO VIRGINIA WATER.

An early visit—Virginia Water—An eccentric friend—Rail v. coach—Humour of the road—The old coachman—The widow—Sally’s trouble—Another surprise—The “Wheatsheaf”—Beautiful scenery—Letter from the Duchess of Sutherland. A MOST curious dream haunted my mind throughout the night, one of those indescribable phantasmagorian illusions which set all the vibrations of the heart at work without moving the frame, or in imagination only, quite depriving our senses for the time of the true sense of existence.

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CHAPTER II. A SUMMONS TO STAFFORD HOUSE.

CHAPTER II. A SUMMONS TO STAFFORD HOUSE.

Stafford House—A distinguished circle—The plan detailed—Its practicability admitted—Home again—Another summons—The War Office—An appointment made—Second interview with the Duchess of Sutherland—Samples of hospital diets—Question of seasoning—New system. A T ten minutes to two I entered the superb portico of Stafford House, and was shown to the ground-floor library by the Duke’s piper, young Mackenzie. “Her Grace will be with you presently,” said he. “Walk in, sir, and I will apprise the Duchess

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CHAPTER III. OFF TO THE WAR.

CHAPTER III. OFF TO THE WAR.

Reception at the War Office—Full powers granted—The Duke of Cambridge—His chef de cuisine , Comte—Model of a portable camp or field stove—Visit to Lord Shaftesbury—Dr. Andrews—An encouraging porter—Phonetic experiments—Mr. Stafford’s kind reception—Model of the stove inspected by the Duke of Cambridge and by Lord Panmure—Interview with Mr. Brunel—Dr. Mayne—Question of patent—Sir Benjamin Hawes’ office—Stafford House again—Letters of introduction—Honourable Mrs. Herbert—A recreant secretary—Quite

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CHAPTER IV. DELIGHTS OF TRAVEL.

CHAPTER IV. DELIGHTS OF TRAVEL.

The lost pocket-book—Found at last—Scene at a station—Caught in a fog—Arrival at Boulogne—The Emperor’s first valet-de-chambre—An avalanche of earth—Table talk—Napoleon’s projected trip to the Crimea—News of the death of the Czar—An incredulous auditor—A bet quickly won—Paris—Lyons—Marseilles. T HE Boulogne steamer was to start at half-past seven in the morning; the weather was anything but favourable, as rain was falling in torrents, and a thick fog coming on. T. G. and myself were ready to sta

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CHAPTER V. COMFORT ON SHORE AND PENANCE AT SEA.

CHAPTER V. COMFORT ON SHORE AND PENANCE AT SEA.

Tour of inspection at Marseilles—The booking office—Sleeping upon deck—Places transferred—The bouillabaisse—The Olio—Marseilles dishes—A harrowing spectacle—The Simois —A pleasant prospect—Good ballast—The Bay of Ajaccio— Compagnons de voyage —Birthplace of the first Napoleon—La Signora Grossetti—Twenty minutes in the kitchen of the house of the Emperor Napoleon the First—Memorials of the Emperor’s childhood—A charming evening—Once more afloat—An enraged restaurateur —Struggle for a leg of mutto

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CHAPTER VI. THE LAND OF THE MOSLEM.

CHAPTER VI. THE LAND OF THE MOSLEM.

Departure from Greece—Amusements at sea—The Dardanelles—Gallipoli—A philharmonic soirée—Approach to the Bosphorus—First view of the Scutari Hospital—Reflections—The deserted steamer—The lady and her maid—Beautiful scene—The Golden Horn—Castle of the Seven Towers—Kadikoi—General and Barrack Hospitals—Grand panorama—Various edifices—Stamboul—Grand Oriental pageant—The Sultan’s kitchens—The Harem—Punishment for Turkish ladies—The Leander Tower—A romantic tale—On shore again—The enchantment dissolve

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CHAPTER VII. A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF CONSTANTINOPLE FROM PERA.

CHAPTER VII. A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF CONSTANTINOPLE FROM PERA.

An accomplished linguist—Le Petit Champ des Morts—Bird’s-eye view—Breakfast table of the hotel—English Embassy—Interview with Lady Stratford de Redcliffe—The sanctuary of high diplomacy—Lord Stratford de Redcliffe—Signor Roco Vido—His apartment—Importance of a good dinner—Lord Stratford’s diplomatic banquet postponed—Probable consequences—Quotation from the Gastronomic Regenerator . T HE rays of the sun on that showery March day assumed, towards five p.m., in the regions of the West, a most bril

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CHAPTER VIII. FIRST VIEW OF THE SCENE OF ACTION.

CHAPTER VIII. FIRST VIEW OF THE SCENE OF ACTION.

Cordial reception—Table-d’hôte—Absence of the fair sex—Warlike sentiments—Toasts—Scene at the Tophané landing-place—A chorus of boatmen—Caiques and caidjees—Romantic illusions dispelled—Crossing the Bosphorus—The Barrack Hospital—Lord William Paulet—Warm welcome—Dr. Cumming’s apartment—Plans discussed—Melancholy sights—Return to Pera—Another conversation with Signor Roco Vido—Articles supplied by him to the hospitals—Wounded Russians—Origin of the hospital—An appointment. T HE same day, I despat

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CHAPTER IX. COMMENCEMENT OF THE CULINARY CAMPAIGN.

CHAPTER IX. COMMENCEMENT OF THE CULINARY CAMPAIGN.

Good news—First meeting with Mr. Bracebridge—The Hyder Pacha Hospital—Bad cooking—The General Hospital—Meeting with Miss Nightingale—Plans discussed—Miss Nightingale’s anxiety for a change of system—A visitorial pilgrimage—Miss Nightingale’s dietary kitchen—Bad charcoal—Extra diet kitchens—Question of seasoning—The general kitchen—Imperfect arrangements—An old acquaintance—A promising commencement. T HE next morning we started as agreed upon. On arriving at Scutari, I met a soldier who informed

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CHAPTER X. A TOUR ROUND THE KITCHENS.

CHAPTER X. A TOUR ROUND THE KITCHENS.

Inspection of stores—Methods pursued—Interview with Lord W. Paulet—Scene in a kitchen—Terrible confusion—Only one plate—Underdone and overdone—Receipt for nourishing fare—Mr. Milton—Cordial reception—Plans for a better system—Dr. Taylor—Conversation upon cookery—Importance of culinary science in the medical department—A pleasant night—Value of a greatcoat—Operations commenced—Question of copper vessels—Curious method of marking the lots—A decent trick—Wilful waste—Experiments upon the extra diet

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CHAPTER XI. FIRST OPERATIONS.

CHAPTER XI. FIRST OPERATIONS.

Plan of proceeding—Inconveniences—Too many cooks spoil the broth—Supplementary scale—How to make tea—The Scutari Teapot—Soyer House—Kululee Hospital—Beautiful view of the city of Constantine and the Bosphorus—Lady Stratford de Redcliffe’s arrival—Bad cookery—General and Riding-school Hospitals—Miss Stanley—Hit upon an entirely new plan—Temporary indisposition—Depression of spirits—Happy recovery—Opening day—Grand success—Lord W. Paulet’s letter—Take one wing of the hospital—The old system—Dissat

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CHAPTER XII. THE SCUTARI MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

CHAPTER XII. THE SCUTARI MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

The extra-diet kitchens closed—One large kitchen—Plan for keeping the dinners hot—General satisfaction—The General Hospital—Summons to Kululee—Labours there—Palace and Hyder Pacha Hospitals—Ordered to proceed to the Crimea—Model field-stove—Conversation with Lord W. Paulet—A new Purveyor-in-chief—Companions for the voyage to the Crimea—An evening at Dr. Macgregor’s—Return home—A midnight scene—The dying soldier—The guardian angel—Mr. Robertson, the new purveyor—Final tour of inspection—General V

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CHAPTER XIII. DEPARTURE FOR THE CRIMEA.

CHAPTER XIII. DEPARTURE FOR THE CRIMEA.

Departure—Bosphorus gulls—The Sultan afloat—The Robert Lowe —Splendid scene—Godfrey Tower—Sweet Waters of Asia—Therapia—Buyukderé—The Giant’s Mountain—The Euxine—Naval cookery—Miss Nightingale and the sick soldier—Divine service at sea—Conversation with Miss Nightingale—Plans for the future—Dinner on board the Robert Lowe —A travelling gentleman—P. M. and the looking-glass, an anecdote—A mutiny—The prison—View of the Russian coast—Bay of Balaklava—The harbour—Cossack Bay—P. M.’s horror—At anchor

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CHAPTER XIV. COMMENCEMENT OF MY CAMPAIGN IN THE CRIMEA.

CHAPTER XIV. COMMENCEMENT OF MY CAMPAIGN IN THE CRIMEA.

Visitors to Miss Nightingale—The floating drawing-room—Terrible cannonade—A sortie—Second series of visitors—Young Thomas, the drummer-boy—His devotion to Miss Nightingale—Balaklava mud—General Hospital—The Sanatorium—Rugged ascent—Extensive view—Dr. Henderson—Storm of the 14th of November described by an eye-witness—Tour round the hospital—An officer patient—Return to the Robert Lowe —Off to the camp—A party of equestrians—A perfect Babel—Small hospital at Kadikoi—Splendid array of camps—A regi

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CHAPTER XV. THE ENGLISH AND TURKISH COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF.

CHAPTER XV. THE ENGLISH AND TURKISH COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF.

Miss Nightingale indisposed—More visitors—Admiral Boxer—A valuable receipt—The admiral’s indefatigable industry—Miss Nightingale’s perseverance—Off to the hospitals again—Genoese Heights—Return—Last day on board the Robert Lowe —Removal to the London —A rough ride to Balaklava—Meeting with Lord Raglan—Introduction—Omer Pacha—Conversation—Arrival at Kadikoi—Reception of General della Marmora—Fraternization. T HE next morning was wet, chilly, and uncomfortable; and I heard with sorrow that Miss Ni

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CHAPTER XVI. A NEW ENEMY.

CHAPTER XVI. A NEW ENEMY.

A comfortable berth—A skirmish with the rats—A doubtful victory—Arrival of reinforcements—Abandon the field—The Sardinian contingent—Naval hospital in Leander Bay—Victims of the wreck of the Prince —A Maltese cook—Magnificent bouquets—Another brush with the rats—A captain in undress—How to catch them—A receipt worth knowing—A good joke—Castle of a king in Balaklava. A QUARTER to eleven had struck when I made my first appearance on board the London . All had turned in and were asleep, and the lig

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CHAPTER XVII. RECEPTION AT ENGLISH AND FRENCH HEAD-QUARTERS.

CHAPTER XVII. RECEPTION AT ENGLISH AND FRENCH HEAD-QUARTERS.

Question of fuel—Saving of hundreds per cent.—Miss Nightingale’s indisposition—Mr. Upton—Who caught the rats?—Lots of acquaintances—A short cut—Arrive at head-quarters—General Della Marmora’s visit—Interview with Lord Raglan—Inspection of field-stove—Conversation—Model admired—Omer Pacha on army cookery—Valuable suggestions—Lord Raglan’s cook—Golding’s preserved meats—Various methods—Dr. Hall—The eccentric Louis—Dr. Cumming’s letter—French head-quarters—A flying visit—Fraternization—Ride home. O

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CHAPTER XVIII. A UNIVERSAL CALAMITY.

CHAPTER XVIII. A UNIVERSAL CALAMITY.

Miss Nightingale dangerously ill—Her removal to the Sanatorium—Worst form of Crimean fever—General consternation—Conversation with the Captain—Better news—Visit the Sanatorium—Disembarkation of the Sardinians—Bridge over the London —Admiral Boxer—Act as interpreter—Overwhelmed with complaints—Soda-water for horses—All right at last—Alexandrian horse-flesh—A character—An interesting ride—The General Hospital—Reasons for my return to Turkey—Letters—Head-quarters again—Lord Raglan’s anxiety for Mis

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CHAPTER XIX. HAPS AND MISHAPS IN CAMP.

CHAPTER XIX. HAPS AND MISHAPS IN CAMP.

Dinner on board the Baraguay d’Hilliers —Bread-biscuit—Good news of Miss Nightingale—Operations at the Sanatorium kitchen—A borrowed pony—Don’t lose the saddle—No police nor newspapers—Difficulties at Balaklava—Dry vegetables in cake—A receipt—Promise of support—A new mother—Mrs. Seacole’s enthusiasm—The lady’s sons—Advice—My pony lost—A friend in need—Mr. Russell—Mr. Angel—Crimean Hue and Cry —Useless inquiries—Monsieur Armand’s difficulties—A dinner at the Post-office—A jovial party—Festivity

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CHAPTER XX. EXPEDITIONS ON HORSE AND ON FOOT.

CHAPTER XX. EXPEDITIONS ON HORSE AND ON FOOT.

Comfortable couch—A terrible sortie —The borrowed animal reclaimed—A bad position—Lord Raglan lends me another steed—General Estcourt—Female improvements—Visit to the French camp—A French canteen—A lively vivandière—French regimental kitchens—Discoveries—Interview with Colonel Steele—Pertinent remarks—A carriage—Mrs. Estcourt and her sister—General Camp Hospital—Cathcart’s Hill—Strange reports—Concert à la Soyer—Receipt for a stew—Conversation with Sir John Campbell—A flag of truce—A good peep a

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CHAPTER XXI. MATTERS GRAVE AND GAY.

CHAPTER XXI. MATTERS GRAVE AND GAY.

Kitchens in the Turkish and Sardinian camps—Triumphal entry into Balaklava—Missed for three days—Telegraphed for—Lots of news—My secretary in trouble—Arrival of Lord Ward in the London —The Queen’s birthday in the harbour of Balaklava—Baking on board the floating batteries—Miss Nightingale ordered home—“Who lost the four horses?”—Lord Raglan and Mrs. Roberts—His visit to Miss Nightingale’s sick-bed—Dinner-parties—A Crimean banquet—Sick Sardinians—The dying officer—The last request—An expedition

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CHAPTER XXII. PREPARATIONS FOR ANOTHER TRIP.

CHAPTER XXII. PREPARATIONS FOR ANOTHER TRIP.

Preparations for my departure—French, Turkish, and Sardinian camps—Lord Ward—A visit to Mr. Upton—The lost pony—A bright idea—A famous piece of roast-beef—Mrs. Seacole and her daughter—News of the lost pony—A merry group—My beef in danger—A ruse de guerre —Safe at head-quarters—Sir George Brown—Interview with Lord Raglan—Letter in the Illustrated London News —Curious mistake—A night cruise—Explanations—Lord Raglan’s affability—The late Madame Soyer—Lord Alvanley and Ude—Singular birthday anecdot

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CHAPTER XXIII. OUR STEAM VOYAGE IN THE “LONDON.”

CHAPTER XXIII. OUR STEAM VOYAGE IN THE “LONDON.”

Orders to start—An accident in port—Farewells—Colonel Dennis’s good luck—Admiral Boxer’s kindness— En route at last—Crimean Zouave flies—At sea—New scene of enchantment—A good dinner—Rough usage—A fog in the Black Sea—Out of our course—Fittings of the London —Enter the Bosphorus—Conversation with Miss Nightingale. W E slept that night on board the Baraguay d’Hilliers , though all our baggage had been removed to the London , and at seven next morning we went on board. Miss Nightingale had passed

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CHAPTER XXIV. THREE WEEKS AT SCUTARI.

CHAPTER XXIV. THREE WEEKS AT SCUTARI.

Interview with Lord W. Paulet—Plans discussed—A new medical corps required—Reminiscences—Soyer’s House—An Oriental chorus—Various expedients—Crusade against the rats—Daily duties—The Palace Hospital—Happy hours—Letters to the press—A refractory workman—A dilemma—General good luck—The Governor of Asia’s entertainment—Return visits—A fire in Scutari—A midnight procession—Important honours—Shut out—Arrival of the field-stoves—Interview with the Duke of Newcastle—The Duke’s letter—Preparations for d

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CHAPTER XXV. FESTIVITIES AT SCUTARI AND VISITS TO FRENCH HOSPITALS.

CHAPTER XXV. FESTIVITIES AT SCUTARI AND VISITS TO FRENCH HOSPITALS.

A grand Oriental summer banquet—The first halt—Start afresh—The Pacha’s harem—Numerous visits—A brilliant cavalcade—Revolt among the horses—The Governor’s reception—A Turkish kitchen—Hand-in-hand—Roasted lambs à la Turque —Gigantic bill of fare—Wine—Vitellius and the Grecian crayfish—Grand entertainment—List of guests—Return home—Politeness of the Pacha—Preparations for my return to the Crimea—Visit to the French hospitals—Dr. Pincoff—Great Hospital of Pera—Cordial reception—Nature of the arrang

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CHAPTER XXVI. MY SECOND TRIP TO THE CRIMEA.

CHAPTER XXVI. MY SECOND TRIP TO THE CRIMEA.

Off in the Ottawa —A calm in the Bosphorus—Deceitful appearances—Captain Bone—Fellow-passengers—A concert in the Black Sea—Intrepidity of P. M.—My Zouave—Harmony in my culinary troop—A tremendous crash—Change of scene—Alarm of P. M.—A bad passage—A fit of the blues—Reflections—Visits—Fresh faces—Off to the Camp—Colonel Steele—A note from my Zouave—French head-quarters—The lost found—Standing treat—The cantinière—Return to the Ottawa —Bornet’s excuses—La petite Mère Jouvin—Effects of enthusiasm—C

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CHAPTER XXVII. CAMP LIFE AT HEAD-QUARTERS.

CHAPTER XXVII. CAMP LIFE AT HEAD-QUARTERS.

Off to head-quarters—A sensation—Mrs. Seacole’s salutation—General Simpson—An interview—Plans—Invitation to dinner—Bread-biscuits—Prescribe for the General—General Eyre—Sir John Jones—The Staff—Conversation—A remarkable case—The Guards’ camp—Return from a funeral—Colonel Seymour—Dinner at General Simpson’s—A Crimean banquet—Arrival of despatches—A great battle expected—Excitement of my Zouave—A false alarm—My stoves in use—Success of the plan—Economical cooking stove for all classes—Interview wi

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CHAPTER XXVIII. MY GREAT FIELD DAY.

CHAPTER XXVIII. MY GREAT FIELD DAY.

Invitations—Colonel Seymour’s kindness—He is wounded—Visit to the disabled officer—Desertions—Tents pitched at last—A gay scene—Bill of fare—My reception commences—The new stoves—Process of tasting—The fair sex—Arrival of the Allied generals and their staff—A luncheon al fresco —General Barnard’s bon-mot —Inspection of the stoves—Influx of visitors—Letters from the Allied commanders—Interview with Sir Edmund Lyons—Meeting of generals—Plans discussed—Various messes—Colonel Handcock and his lady—A

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CHAPTER XXIX. THE EIGHTH OF SEPTEMBER.

CHAPTER XXIX. THE EIGHTH OF SEPTEMBER.

Trip to Kamiesch—Bornet’s love for war—Dangerous quarters—Arrival at Kamiesch—Town of pasteboard—The 8th of September—Orders for the assault—Carousals—Looking on—Stopped by the sentinels—Get by at last—The batteries open fire—The French flag on the Malakhoff—Wounded men—The officer’s wife—Naval officers trying to dodge the sentries—Become my guests—Reports respecting General Wyndham—Cathcart’s Hill—The Duke of Newcastle—Dine with General Wyndham on the day of the attack upon Sebastopol—Sir John

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CHAPTER XXX. FALL OF THE DOOMED CITY.

CHAPTER XXX. FALL OF THE DOOMED CITY.

Sad scenes—Ride to Cathcart’s Hill—Glorious news—Animated groups—First spoils—Refreshment for the wounded—Chloroform—Dinner at the Carlton—Sebastopol in flames—A night expedition—Letter to Messrs. Routledge—Visit to Sebastopol—Russian fare—Poisoned bread—Culinary trophies—Interior of the Malakhoff—Bornet’s funeral oration over a dead comrade—The Russian hospital—Harrowing scenes. T WO days before I had been invited to dine with Colonel de Bathe, in order to partake of a Crimean fat goose. Though

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CHAPTER XXXI. ILLNESS AND CHANGE OF SCENE.

CHAPTER XXXI. ILLNESS AND CHANGE OF SCENE.

Business suspended—Holiday-time for the cooks—Breakfast in the Malakhoff—Transferred to the Mamelon Vert—Attack of Crimean fever—Kind attentions—Relapse—An unexpected visitor and a conversation—Laughable incident—Trip to Scutari—Captain Brown of the Imperador —Fellow-travellers—Fame in America—Brigadier-General Storks—Consolations—Bornet’s consideration—His farewell—Soyer House—Third illness—Severe attack of dysentery—Recovery—Grand ball at the English Embassy—The Sultan attends—“Elizabeth Quadr

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CHAPTER XXXII. CAMP OF THE FOURTH DIVISION.

CHAPTER XXXII. CAMP OF THE FOURTH DIVISION.

Excellent quality of the stoves—Mr. Phillips—Strange way of repairing—Interview with General Codrington—installed on Cathcart’s Hill—Gourmet and gourmand—Lessons to the soldier-cooks—Receipt to cook salt meat for fifty men—Army soup for fifty men—Success of my stoves—The grand breakfast—Guests—Economy—Use of the fat—General Garrett’s testimony—Giving-parties mania—Invitations—My first dinner—Amusements—General Lüders’s invitation to the Allied Commanders—Scene on the Mackenzie Heights—Fraterniza

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CHAPTER XXXIII. HOSTILITIES AT TABLE.

CHAPTER XXXIII. HOSTILITIES AT TABLE.

Culinary education of the soldier-pupils—Meeting with Miss Nightingale—Reforms in the hospitals—Testimonials—Miss Nightingale’s carriage rescued—That lady’s exertions—Her faith—General Lüders’s visits—Marshal Pelissier—Grand ceremonies—Trip to Yalta—The Alar —A peculiar position—Rescued at last—A pleasant excursion—Prince Woronzoff’s palace—Dinner at sea—Outside the harbour—The banquet—Wanted at head-quarters—A new dish—“The great Macédoine à l’Alexandre II., or the Contrast of Peace and War”—De

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CHAPTER XXXIV. CRIMEAN FESTIVITIES.

CHAPTER XXXIV. CRIMEAN FESTIVITIES.

Cathcart’s Hill deserted—The Madrigal Club—Mrs. Seacole again—Sally the Egyptian beauty—The dark maid of the Eastern War—The Land Transport Corps Hospital—Conversation with Miss Nightingale—Quiet at head-quarters—General Barnard’s entertainment—Visit from three Russian officers—Strange conduct—Visits—General Garrett’s disappointment—Trip to the ruins of Sebastopol—A gallant cockney—A tremendous explosion—Playing with live shells—A narrow escape—A clever trick—Another accident—General Garrett’s l

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CHAPTER XXXV. LAST DAYS OF BRITISH OCCUPATION OF THE CRIMEA.

CHAPTER XXXV. LAST DAYS OF BRITISH OCCUPATION OF THE CRIMEA.

A final trial—Distribution of the Order of the Bath—Letter from Lord Gough—Farewell to the battle-field—Bonfires—Grand coup-d’œil —Lord W. Paulet’s farewell party—Parting visits—Depredations—Morning parade catechism—Stuart’s canteen—The Theatre Royal of the Fourth Division—The scenes shifted—Soyer’s new invention—Pilgrimage through a deserted camp—Sanatorium Hospital—Six cemeteries—Trip to Odessa—Return to Balaklava—A pleasant surprise—The yacht Sylphide —Letter from W. H. Russell—Departures—The

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CHAPTER XXXVI. LAST SCENE OF THIS EVENTFUL HISTORY.

CHAPTER XXXVI. LAST SCENE OF THIS EVENTFUL HISTORY.

Farewell to the Crimea—Last glimpses—A collision—Rough weather—A strange coincidence—The Russian foundling—His history—A metamorphosis—The Sultan’s banquet—Sight-seeing at Constantinople—Last visit to the City of Palaces—“The Culinary wonder of all nations”—Holiday tour—The Author makes his bow. O N board ship all was bustle and confusion. As the vessel steamed slowly out, we passed the few remaining steamers, including the bold Algiers , Captain Codrington, which was smoking with might and main

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SOYER’S HOSPITAL DIETS,

SOYER’S HOSPITAL DIETS,

AS INTRODUCED BY HIM WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE LEADING MEDICAL GENTLEMEN OF THE BRITISH MILITARY HOSPITALS IN THE EAST. REMARK.—THE IMPORTANCE ATTACHING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES IN THE ACCOMPANYING RECEIPTS IS FULLY RECOGNISED; IT IS THEREFORE NECESSARY THAT REGIMENTAL AS WELL AS CIVIL HOSPITALS SHOULD BE SUPPLIED WITH SCALES, AND WITH MEASURES FOR LIQUIDS. Correct Bill of Fare for Hospital Diet for the Army in the East, as first introduced by Monsieur Soyer in the Great Barrack Hospital, Scuta

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BILL OF FARE FOR LONDON SUPPERS.

BILL OF FARE FOR LONDON SUPPERS.

In introducing the subjoined Bill of Fare, applicable to the London suppers, I must here repeat that which I have previously mentioned, that my idea is far from replacing the dishes now so much in vogue both at the “Albion,” Simpson’s in the Strand, Evans’ Cider Cellars, and such-like places; but now and then a couple of dishes taken from these receipts cannot fail to prove agreeable to the partakers, without much interfering with the regular routine of the nightly business of such establishment

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SAUCES.

SAUCES.

1.—Melted Butter. Put 2oz. of butter in a stew-pan holding about a quart, and 2oz. of flour, half a teaspoonful of salt, a quarter one of pepper; mix together with a spoon till forming a thick paste, add a pint of cold water, place all on a fire, stir continually; take the pan off the fire when it simmers; add another of fresh butter in it, stir till melted; it is then ready for use. A little grated nutmeg and a drop of vinegar is an improvement. This sauce being the base of so many others, requ

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RECEIPTS FOR THE NEEDY.

RECEIPTS FOR THE NEEDY.

H AVING promised a friend, when first I commenced this work, that I would insert in its pages a number of receipts for the poor, I fulfil my obligation by re-publishing some receipts which I first brought out in the year of the famine, 1847; and with all the intention I had of still further simplifying them I find their improvement an impossibility. I have, however, withdrawn some receipts of dishes, which were only applicable to that period, and I have at the same time introduced a few new ones

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ANECDOTES, ETC.

ANECDOTES, ETC.

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE’S HEAD-QUARTERS PRIOR TO THE BATTLE OF INKERMANN. THE DAWN OF INKERMANN. THE DAWN OF INKERMANN. H IS R OYAL H IGHNESS’S quarters were situate about one hundred and thirty yards to the left of the windmill on the Woronzoff Road. Five parallel bell-tents were occupied—one by the duke, the others by Colonel Macdonald, Colonel Tyrwhitt, Major Clifton, and Dr. Gibson, his staff. M. Comte, chef de cuisine to the duke, and to whose devotion to all who came in his way and needed he

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COPIES OF LETTERS

COPIES OF LETTERS

FROM THE MILITARY AUTHORITIES, ADDRESSED TO M. SOYER DURING HIS STAY IN TURKEY AND THE CRIMEA. Head-Quarters, Scutari , August 3rd, 1855 . Dear Monsieur Soyer ,—As you are about to leave the hospitals at Scutari for Balaklava, I think, in justice to your unremitting attention and zeal in your endeavours to improve the culinary department, it is incumbent on me, as the military commanding officer of the troops in the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, to express to you how much the sick and wounded of th

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USEFUL INVENTIONS

USEFUL INVENTIONS

SOYER’S SCUTARI TEAPOT. This teapot, which is registered, is manufactured by Messrs. Deane and Dray, London Bridge, and sold by all ironmongers in the kingdom. The top of the minaret forms the lid, and the tube which holds the tea, being moveable, allows every facility for cleaning, and amongst its many advantages the most prominent are its cheapness, elegance, and simplicity. It can be made any size. PATENT ROTARY KNIFE-CLEANER. Amongst the many tribulations of small families, one of the worst

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