Christmas in the Barracks

[Ol Gabe]

Sirs, Staff & Etc.,
This Office wishes All herein a most Hearty & Hale Christmas Holiday and a most enjoyable New Years celebration!
We hope that those in Uniform, wherever they are Stationed, may enjoy the same and be advised that They are in our thoughts and Prayers not just this Season but all year long.
With much respect and admiration to those that serve and protect us all,
I remain, Etc.,
'Ol Gabe,
Bvt. Capt.,
Adjt.,
Dept. of th Missouri,
GAF
c/o Dunbar Station, Iowa Territory
P.S. Until further notice, Mr. Hill, my Assoc. at the U.P.R.R. Depot requests that the Officers NOT tie their Mounts to his Door Handles, but instead use their own Tie Down Stakes when stopping at his Side Door Tap for a sample of Potables.

[Trailrider]

   May I add my heartiest wishes to all for the Merriest of Christmases, the Happiest of Chanukahs, and the Happiest of Kwanzas to all, plus my sincerest wish for a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Peaceful New Year to all!  Godspeed to those in harm's way in the defense of Freedom everywhere, and a safe return to their families as quickly as practicable while remaining effective!

Your friend and obedient servant,

[RattlesnakeJack]

And from your M-H (Martini-Henry) toting comrade-in-arms from the British Empire, appropriate seasonal salutations and best wishes!

(The original of this little image, before I added the Santa hat and converted it into a Christmas greeting, was captioned:   "Bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered another round ...      )

[Dr. Bob]

General Scotsman, Colonels, Officers and Men,

May you all have a joyous Christmas and a prosperous 2006.

YNH&OS,

Capt. R. H. Dorian
Brv't. LtC., Chief Topographical Engineer
Grand Army of the Frontier.

[Gen Lew Wallace]

I echo the good cheer!

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Me too !

Merry Christmas to all !

[Charles B Gatewood]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!

I hope everyone has a great holiday!

Lt. C.B. Gatewood