American Long Rifle Association

Out of our time period but perhaps of interest. Doing genealogy research and found the following in an 1842 estate list: "1 Rifle Gun & Shot pouch, butcher knife moler and arpus" I'm thinking the moler might be a mold but have no idea what "arpus" might be. Anyone have better ideas on either one? Dave

As I said lots of references to wool flannel, but only one to a wool shirt and that of a runaway slave as you have found. I find that curious. Will continue to look.
Dave

Bill,
My 1700,s copy of the Encyclopedia Britannica defines flannel "a loose sort of wollen stuff, not crossed (old double s is used), and woven on a loom like bays. Are you looking for something made out of a wool blanket?
dave

I've never had much luck with linseed oil because it doesn't dry completely without a drying agent. The only one I can find is Japan drier. I don't mind wet and I don't mind cold, or at least I didn't use to. But wet and cold do me in. Wool is best for me. Also, I can stand being wet if my feet are ...

Not sure what filled with wool means. Dave Virginia Runaways: Runaway Slave advertisements from 18th-century Virginia newspapers. Runaway Servant: Virginia Gazette (Purdie), Williamsburg, June 30, 1775. Supplement Virginia Gazette (Purdie), Williamsburg , June 30, 1775. Supplement FINCASTLE, June 1,...

Perhaps he will show up again at a future ALRA National get together!
Dave 37

Mark, I have used snares albeit not too successfully. I presently have a coil of 24 gauge wire that supposed to be sufficient. I would not go lighter. I have commercial snares that are of small diameter cable used for coyotes, etc. 32 gauge should work but might be a little stiff. Be sure and check ...

Mark, Looking forward to the visit. Are you sure of the date as of now?
Dave

Would like some targets also. someone has to come in last!
Dave Wade

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