What are you smoking or What do you enjoy smoking (Pipe & Cigar Thread)

[BigRed]

Wow..... VERY cool!

 

[Woobie]

Here's my go to tobacco shop...My ancestors been going there since the 1830's.....

Thanks for referring them to me. I didn't wind up getting any pipe tobacco there, but he had a great deal on Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva, and I got a couple of them. I got the nickel tour from the shop keeper. Really nice guy. That shop has been in business in that location for 185 years. That isn't a typo. They opened the year Abe Lincoln gave his first political speech.

 

[Woobie]

I am certain you deserved it.....

Deserve? Hardly. But I will fondly remember and thank the man who gave it to me every time I pack the bowl.

 

[Woobie]

Well, it just arrived earlier this week. Here is an actual photo instead of a stock photo.

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Smokes great.... just like a Peterson always does!


ETA: Well, I guess I don't know much about how to add photos and have them large enough to actually see.

Outstanding! I hope it gives you many happy bowls.

 

[indiucky]

That shop has been in business in that location for 185 years. That isn't a typo. They opened the year Abe Lincoln gave his first political speech.

Peter Weber, my mother's g-g-grandfather...A member of the Indiana 23rd Infantry, kept a saloon after the war around the corner from there...Every time I go in I just get this rush of like...."Wow...My g-g-g grandfather bought his pipe tobacco and cigars here in the 1860's..."

Here he is....He's the first guy on the left, 2nd row with the big ol' mustache, and the gold watch chain....

 

[Woobie]

Peter Weber, my mother's g-g-grandfather...A member of the Indiana 23rd Infantry kept a saloon after the war around the corner from there...Every time I go in I just get this rush of like...."Wow...My g-g-g grandfather bought his pipe tobacco and cigars here in the 1860's..."

Here he is....He's the first guy on the left, 2nd row with the big ol' mustache, and the gold watch chain....

Ol grandad could put a bit more hair on his face


Looks like a reunion photo. That's really cool that they all got back together again, if my guess is correct. Though maybe not all served together. There are a number of younger folks in there. Family maybe, or members of the same regiment in a different era? And who is the black lady?

 

[indiucky]

Ol grandad could put a bit more hair on his face


Looks like a reunion photo. That's really cool that they all got back together again, if my guess is correct. Though maybe not all served together. There are a number of younger folks in there. Family maybe, or members of the same regiment in a different era? And who is the black lady?

Yeah...I can't...

You'll love to find out who the black lady is...Very famous lady...This was the Sanderson GAR Post reunion picnic...A mix of Civil War Vets and Spanish American War Vets....Here is wikipedia on Lucy...She was their nurse and a very inspiring story...She stayed with Peter and his family when she got sick...I would love to be able to add Peter's name to the wikipedia page as one of the vets in the photo...

Lucy Higgs Nichols

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Lucy Higgs Nichols (detail), in Indianapolis, 1898, with the G.A.R., where she celebrated her recent government pension approval. Stuart B. Wrege History Room, New Albany Floyd - County Public Library​

Lucy Higgs Nichols (April 10, 1838 – January 25, 1915) was an African American escaped slave, and a nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War. Known affectionately as "Aunt Lucy", her sole photo shows her surrounded by veterans of the 23rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment, of the Army of the Tennessee. She was as devoted to the soldiers as they were to her and her daughter, Mona. She lost her daughter and husband during the Civil War, and after the war ended, settled in New Albany, Indiana, where she worked as a housekeeper to several officers and eventually married her second husband, John Nichols. She lived in New Albany with her husband for more than forty years, until her death on January 25, 1915, at the Floyd County Poor House.
The Grand Army of the Republic admitted her as their only honorary, female member, not only of Sanderson's Post, men's group, but of the United States. "Aunt Lucy" was treated as family, and loved by all the soldiers that knew her. Due to their sustained efforts, she was granted her government pension for diligent nursing and other services with them, in 28 battles, from June 1862 through the end of the war. She marched in victory with the troops in Washington, D.C., on May 23, and May 24, 1865, for the Grand Review of the Armies. Although her accomplishments were buried in archives for more than 100 years, in 1898, newspaper articles, about the special act of congress that granted her pension, spread her fame across the country. These newspapers included The Janesville Gazette, The Salem Democrat, Atlanta Constitution, The Logansport Journal, The Denver Post, The Freeman, and The New York Times.

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• 1Early life
• 2Escape from slavery and the Civil War
• 3After the war: work with the soldiers of the 23rd Infantry
• 4Personal life and later years
• 5Legacy
• 6References
• 7Further sources
• 8External links

Early life[edit]

Until recently, little was known about Lucy Higgs as a child, but local historians from New Albany, Indiana—Pamela R. Peters, Curtis H. Peters, Victor C. Megenity, and others—discovered documents regarding her being owned as a slave in Hardeman County, Tennessee. Pamela Peters wrote an article about their findings, which appeared, for Black History Month, in the Indiana Historical Society's Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History magazine (Winter 2010).
Rueben Higgs' heirs were allotted a portion of slaves and land in July 1855. An additional, earlier family record lists Lucy's birth as April 10, 1838, after which she was sent south with other slave property to Mississippi and allotted to Wineford Amanda Higgs, the only child of Rueben and his first wife Elizabeth, who both died in 1845, according to the Higgs family cemetery archives from Hardeman County.[SUP][1][/SUP] The families went to court again, when Wineford died, and the slave children were sent back up to Grays Creek, Tennessee, to be allotted equally between his heirs. On Tuesday, January 8, 1861, court documents again list Lucy with four other slaves, and their value, to be divided between Willie and Prudence Higgs, after their second-eldest son, Marcus Higgs, died.
Escape from slavery and the Civil War[edit]

Lucy Higgs with her daughter Mona escaping slavery from Grays Creek, Tennessee to the Union lines, June 1862.​

In late June 1862, Lucy, her daughter Mona, and some other slaves escaped from Grays Creek, Tennessee, crossed the Hatchie River, and eventually arrived at the Union lines that were at the fairgrounds near Bolivar, Tennessee, almost thirty miles away. Major Shadrack Hooper of the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment, who recorded all of their battles as adjutant, reported her joining their regiment, and described her character as someone having integrity, honesty, intelligence, always smiling, cheerful and kind, a willing washerwoman, seamstress, nurse, cook, and singer, as well as a "rattling good forager".[SUP][2][/SUP][SUP][3][/SUP] Other soldiers, and the regiment surgeon, Magnus Brucker, described her as a faithful nurse.[SUP][4][/SUP]

Lucy Higgs Nichols foraged herbs and gave medicine to soldiers from Indiana's 23rd Infantry during the Civil War, 1862-1865.​

Lucy's first husband came into the Union lines as a laborer under General Grant, or may have possibly served in a colored regiment that was formed; but it is not known what happened to him. Mona, Lucy's young daughter, died at the Siege of Vicksburg. Although the details of her death are not known, the Indiana 23rd Infantry offered her a funeral with flowers. In the middle of the war, when the regiment went on furlough to New Albany, Indiana, Lucy went with them and was employed as a servant by several officers, including General W. Q. Gresham. When the Indiana 23rd Infantry were re-deployed to the war in Mississippi, she returned to her nursing duties in service of the Union and was present at every siege. Lucy followed the army east under General Sherman, in The March to the Sea, and then north, where the 23rd Infantry was present in the Grand Review of the Armies.
After the war: work with the soldiers of the 23rd Infantry[edit]

After the Emancipation Proclamation, Lucy was a free citizen of the New Albany, Indiana, community and maintained herself with modest means. She still worked for officers, and nursed veterans back to health. So beloved was Lucy that five years after the war, when she contracted measles, she was cared for by the soldiers, until she was well; and, again, years later, when she had a stroke. When General Gresham’s daughter was married, Lucy was an invited guest at Palmer House, in Chicago, and was considered a member of the family.

Group of Civil War and Spanish–American War soldiers and veterans at a reunion in English, Indiana in 1898. Several are identified: front row, 4th from left is Lemuel Ford; front row, 10th from left (dark hat and beard): Winfield Scott Sloan; 2nd row from front, 1st on left: Peter Gottfried; 2nd row 6th from left (long white beard): Henry McCowan; 2nd row, 7th from left (African-American woman): Lucy Nichols; 2nd row, man with largest drum: Tim Ingle. Stuart B. Wrege History Room, New Albany - Floyd County Public Library​

As the Grand Army of the Republic was forming posts all over the nation, Lucy was made an honorary member of Sanderson’s Post. She attended every meeting and reunion with the soldiers. At the last meeting of more than seventy veterans the officers escorted her with much respect. Many volunteer nurses during the war were denied pensions, and Lucy was no exception; but the GAR rallied to her defense again. She was eventually granted $12 a month in a special act reported by The Committee on Pensions on July 1, 1898, which subsequently made her famous, through the many newspaper stories on the granting of the pension.[SUP][5][/SUP]
Personal life and later years[edit]

On the University of Kentucky Libraries' Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (NKAA), John Nichols, Lucy's second husband, is described as residing in Tennessee and Indiana with his mother and father as free community members, according to the 1850 census of Washington County, Tennessee.[SUP][6][/SUP] Indiana's 152nd Infantry listed John as a musician, but after the war, he joined the colored regiment before returning to New Albany after three years.[SUP][7][/SUP] Floyd County, Indiana's index to marriage records, from 1845-1920, shows that Lucy and John married on April 13, 1870. They did not have any children together. The 1910 census still shows them living quietly on Naghel Street, New Albany. Lucy Nichols is listed on the ledger of the Floyd County Poor House as being admitted on January 1, 1915. Even though her birthplace is listed on the register as Kentucky, she is listed clearly on Rueben Higgs' court and family inventories as having been born in Halifax County, North Carolina, before moving to Grays Creek, Tennessee. The register shows her death as January 25, 1915. She is buried in an unmarked grave at West Haven Cemetery, New Albany.
Legacy[edit]

• In 2011, a marker in her honor was erected by the Indiana Historical Bureau and the Friends of Division Street School.[SUP][8][/SUP] As listed on Indiana Historical Bureau markers, Lucy Higgs Nichols' marker is located at
  
  38°17.283′N 85°48.763′W, on E. Market St., in New Albany, Indiana. A summary of her life and accomplishments appears on the front and back of the marker.
• The Carnegie Center for Art & History in New Albany, Indiana, houses an exhibit, Remembered: the Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols, Men & Women of the Underground Railroad.
• The Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, reprises the life of Lucy Higgs Nichols each year, through programs and a local theatrical interpretation.
• An historical novel based on the life of Lucy Higgs Nichols, Honorable (Purpose in Repose) and a companion book for younger readers, by Indiana author Kathryn Grant, were published in 2013.[SUP][9][/SUP]

References[edit]

• Jump up^ "Hardeman County, TN - Cemeteries - Higgs Cemetery". Files.usgwarchives.net. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
• Jump up^ "A Historical Sketch of the 23rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry" (PDF). Nafclibrary.org. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
• Jump up^ Esarey, Jenna (January 31, 2012). "Exhibit details life of an escaped slave". The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
• Jump up^ "Magnus Brucker Papers, 1861-1868" (PDF). Indianahistory.org. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
• Jump up^ HB4741, Congressional Serial Set, v.74, pt.3, p.617 – 1898
• Jump up^ "Notable Kentucky African Americans - Nichols, John and Lucy A. Higgs". Nkaa.uky.edu. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
• Jump up^ "John J. Nichols: Private of the Union Army". FindTheBest. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
• Jump up^ "Newsroom". In.gov. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
• Jump up^ "Author to talk book on woman who escaped slavery". News and Tribune. Jeffersonville, Indiana. July 16, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2015.

Further sources[edit]

• Newspapers
  • "Daughter of the Regiment," Janesville Daily Gazette, 03/14/1889, p. 1
  • “Negro Woman Given Membership in G.A.R.,” Atlanta Constitution, 01/31/1891.
  • “GRAY HEADS AND GRAY BEARDS IN REUNION,” New Albany Daily Ledger, 09/21/ 1894."Colored Nurse's Pension," Logansport Journal, 07/15/1898, p. 5
  • "Noted Woman Warrior Receives Her Reward," New

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Higgs_Nichols

 

[Woobie]

That is amazing!

Her second husband, John Nichols is listed as a musician in the 152nd Indiana, Infantry at the time. The 152 is now Cavalry, and the 1st Squadron (Battalion) HQ today is in New Albany.

I love the old connections. When I was in basic training at Ft. Benning, I was in 2-19 Infantry. Both 1-19 and 2-19 have the motto "Rock of Chickamauga." When I got home, I looked that up, and the 19th was an Indiana regiment in the famous Iron Brigade.

Most of my career has been in 1-151. 1-151 and 2-151 have the motto "Wide Awake", one which they earned at the battle of Tippecanoe.

 

[indiucky]

Most of my career has been in 1-151. 1-151 and 2-151 have the motto "Wide Awake", one which they earned at the battle of Tippecanoe.

Now that is cool....I am going to try some of that baccy you gave me tonight while grilling.....With a little Very Old Barton in a glass...

I may break out one of the meerschams...

 

[Woobie]

Now that is cool....I am going to try some of that baccy you gave me tonight while grilling.....With a little Very Old Barton in a glass...

I may break out one of the meerschams...

Sounds perfect

 

[danmdevries]

SPC Plum Pudding today.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Well, it just arrived earlier this week. Here is an actual photo instead of a stock photo.

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Smokes great.... just like a Peterson always does!


ETA: Well, I guess I don't know much about how to add photos and have them large enough to actually see.

Beautiful pipe. Perersons are amazing. The two I have I bought while I was in dublin

 

[Woobie]

SPC Plum Pudding today.

SPC makes great stuff. Haven't had Plum Pudding, but Potlatch and Mississippi River are among my favorites.

 

[Woobie]

Esoterica Dorchester in my little churchwarden. Excellent VaPer.

 

[indiucky]

Woobie inspired me to dust off the pipes this weekend..Refresh the humidors with some sponges, etc....Smoked a Peterson Irish Whiskey and a large Stanwell Poker...Now here is what is interesting....I am a pack a day smoker...The two days I smoked the pipes on and off during the day??? Half a pack....

Thanks for the kick in the butt Woobie....

Here is a copper humidor like the one I have..My Aunt picked it up at a church sale in New England for $5 for me back in the 90's...

 

[Woobie]

Woobie inspired me to dust off the pipes this weekend..Refresh the humidors with some sponges, etc....Smoked a Peterson Irish Whiskey and a large Stanwell Poker...Now here is what is interesting....I am a pack a day smoker...The two days I smoked the pipes on and off during the day??? Half a pack....

Thanks for the kick in the butt Woobie....

Here is a copper humidor like the one I have..My Aunt picked it up at a church sale in New England for $5 for me back in the 90's...

Anything for you buddy

A lot of people have used the pipe to quit smoking cigarettes. Not saying that's your goal, just an observation.


How was the Escudo? I got to thinking later, but coins can be a little different to pack if you're not used to them. And I know your go to is more of a ribbon. I figured it wouldn't be a problem for you, though. I just know it took me a few tries to get that one packed right. It can be hard to keep lit and the flavor isn't as good when I don't pack it well. But when I do, mmmmm.

So you met my brother that day I visited. He will be getting his Master's the end of this month. So I figured he deserved a reward for his work.

Peterson Shannon B10 Briars pipe at TobaccoPipes.com

I ordered his from Briar and Burley. His will have more of a Birds Eye grain versus the Flame Grain in that pic. To go with it, I also ordered an 8 oz. bag of Esoterica Dorchester.

 

[Woobie]

Last week I bought two Esoterica tobaccos: Tilbury and Dunbar. My brother bought some Dorchester. Having tried all three, I can say that I get the Esoterica craze. It's pretty delicious stuff. Very mellow and creamy. Every brand has their own style, and I think you could probably give me an blind taste test and I could tell you if it were an Esoterica or not, if the rest of the blends have the same style of blending that these do. They can be hard to find, but if you get a chance, grab some and try it.

 

[BigRed]

Enjoyed a Peterson and an Irish Whiskey by the fire last night.... good night!

 

[Woobie]

Kajun Kake in my Sasieni 4 dot. Lots of Perique to go with a cup of black coffee. Goooood.

 

[Woobie]

My brother is getting his Master's this month, so I thought a suitable gift would be in order. Yesterday I received a Peterson B10 Shannon and an 8 oz bag of Esoterica Dorchester in the mail. I ordered it from the Briar and Burley in Bloomington, a truly fine establishment.

I've been trying some blends from The Country Squire out of Jackson, MS. Out of the 2 aromatics and 3 non-aromatics, I can say all 5 are really top notch.