This is a fragment of a hessian miter cap from the fusileers napoleon of hezekiahs cell. It was discovered, among other fragments, these caps in the Delaware River in the early 20th century. And Historical Research by craig nanos and others has pretty well established that it was lost when a troop transport fort went under in may of human march of 1778 in the Delaware River, and no one drowned. All of the soldiers on board, but obviously a bunch of their stayed in the river. They were dredged and are on display. Other pieces of that same material are on in the corps galleries. So tonight we have the privilege of welcoming fredricka bear, who is associate professor of history and division, head for arts and humanities at Pennsylvania State University Abington college. Her research focuses on the experience of german speaking in north america from the period to the late 19th century. Her public actions prior to tonight include the monograph the trial of frederick avril language patriotis