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Marc Woodmansee to Horace Kephart, January 26, 1919, page 2

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Item 1 - Marc Woodmansee to Horace Kephart, January 26, 1919, page 1
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Marc Woodmansee to Horace Kephart, January 26, 1919, page 1

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Marc Woodmansee to Horace Kephart, January 26, 1919, page 2

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Item 3 - Marc Woodmansee to Horace Kephart, January 26, 1919, page 3
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Marc Woodmansee to Horace Kephart, January 26, 1919, page 3

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Item 4 - Marc Woodmansee to Horace Kephart, January 26, 1919, page 4
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Marc Woodmansee to Horace Kephart, January 26, 1919, page 4

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  • past research has not brot to light. Not only this but you would see a collection of the master pieces of the early American rifles. I will certainly be pleased to have you visit me at any time. I have a modest little home, plenty to eat, and a little to drink. A canoe and a river, and best of all the man who calls me friend is welcome to the best I have. I have been reading your last article in Feb. All-Out Doors. And this just reminds me to invite you to call on my friend Harry B Harmer. 1300 Erie ave Philadelphia. He has the premier pistol collection of the world. and all in new condition. no junk, just think what it means to feel that you have reached out and taken in your hands 3 Walker-Colts. Then lay them down and pick up one by one by 7 Patterson-Colts. Then in turn every other model made by the Colt Co. almost as many as Heinz has of pickles, Then see 9 Harpers Ferry pistols, and 13 Berlin-Norths, and a pair of North-+Cheneys, a Vally Forge, and dozens of others that the wealthy collectors of New York do not have. Just think there are not over 8 or 9 Walker-Colts known of and our man has the 3 which are in
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  • In a letter to Horace Kephart, on January 26, 1919, Marc Woodmansee writes of his recent illness that has forced him to stay indoors for the past 10 days, so as to avoid contracting pneumonia. Because of this, Woodmansee has gone back and read Kephart's contributions to the magazine "Outing," including "Our Southern Highlands." Taking note of his reference to the Kentucky rifle, Woodmansee has promised to send Kephart photographs of his rifle collection when the weather permits him to take them outdoors. On this subject, Woodmansee implores Kephart to make a trip to see Woodmansee and his collection in person, as well as enjoy the hospitality of Woodmansee's remote locale. Woodmansee also refers Kephart to a friend in Philadelphia, a one Harry B. Harmer, who is the owner of one of the finest pistol collections in the world, having every model pistol from the Colt Company. The collection also contains pistols from various battles including Valley Forge and Harpers Ferry.

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Horace Kephart

Background and Early Career Horace Kephart was born in 1862 in Pennsylvania, but spent much of his youth in Iowa. He went on to achieve success in two careers. Trained as a...

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