Roast Turkey without apricots dressing

2 pounds chestnuts 2 cups butter 2 cups minced onion 2 cups minced celery 10 cups dried bread crumbs 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1[...]

12 pounds whole turkey salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 2 pounds chestnuts 2 cups butter 2 cups minced onion 2 cups finely diced celery 10 cups[...]