March 15, 1899Washington, D.C. — Hesh Residence
The city of Washington was experiencing one of those rare moments where the air seemed almost too calm, too peaceful. The hustle of government was still going on, but for the first time in years, it felt like the political machinery had quieted down. The war was officially over, and the dust had begun to settle. What had once been an era defined by military mobilization and political maneuvering was now being replaced by a new, quieter phase.
At least, that was how it felt at the Hesh residence.
