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Horace Kephart to Captain Dillin, April 7, 1924

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  • In a letter to Mr. Dillin on April 7, 1924, Horace Kephart discusses his writing on rifles. Horace Kephart (1862-1931) was a noted naturalist, woodsman, journalist, and author and promoter of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
  • HORACE KEPHART BRYSON CITY, N. C. April ?, 1924. My dear Captain Dillin:- I was laid up for a time and so an answer to your last letter has been delayed. I wish I could see "The Covered Wagon." Hough was an old friend of mine. He got the material for his first novel, "The Mississippi Bubble," in my collection and while a guest at my home in St.Louis. I have sent THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN an article on the Hawken rifles of St.Louis. It will appear before long. Woodmansee wrote me that he had secured a good specimen. I gave mine to the Mo. Historical Society. I see the ad. of your book once more in the A.R. Hope they will soon bring it out. Am returning that fellow's letter herewith. Sincerely,