Sm. rounds of bread
Butter
Drained oysters
Thin slice of bacon, spread with anchovy paste (or horseradish)
Toothpicks

Toast bread to light brown and butter lightly. Wrap oysters in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Bake at 400 degrees about 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Drain well and remove the toothpick. (I substitute boiled chicken livers for oysters to change). Serve on toast.

This recipe was found in an 1873 Natchez cookbook, and someone had penciled in the margin, "It got us through the War!" It didn't say which war, but it is delicious!