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Ordering Arms for Georgia

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Autograph Letter Signed, "W.A. Ward" 1p. octavo, Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, February 3, 1860, addressed to Colonel Samuel Colt, and reads "The sample gun and pistols have arrived and are satisfactory. I paid your draft to express agent upon presentation. As soon as our Military Company is fully organized I shall exhibit your arms to them for their selection, at which time you will hear from me again. I wish you to send by express 5 more of your Revolving Shot Guns and send the bill by express for collection as before. Also send me 1 Revolving Pistol steel mounted 5 in. barrel Six Shooter at 12$. The Shot Gun sent me scatters its shot too much- and I would prefer those that do not scatter so much - as we are pretty good shots and doubtful the necessity for barn door exercise. What is the price of the Shot Gun ammunition…" VG.

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