Cara/Andrea here,
Just the other day, I was talking to a friend of mine who lives in London, and somehow we got onto the subject of flintlock pistols. (No, no, it’s not that we are bellicose or bloodthirsty—we are both history geeks, so we often digress into arcane topics, such as dueling.) I started waxing poetic over Joe Manton, and how we Regency authors always have our heroes carry Manton firearms.
Well, he prompted countered that he preferred Robert Wogdon’s weapons—and in fact owned a Wogdon pistol (which he’s actually fired and says throws a bullet with frightening force.) Wogdon? The name didn’t trigger a spark. So naturally, I had to do a little research . . .
Which is something I always find fascinating. For me, it’s great fun to learn something new, so allow me to fire off a few highlights. Robert Wogdon is considered the preeminent British gunsmith of the Georgian/early Regency era. His specialty was his meticulously crafted—and deadly accurate—dueling pistols. In fact, his name became so synonymous with the ritual that a duel was commonly referred to as a “Wogdon affair.” Frederick, Duke of York, is said to have used a Wogdon weapon when he squared off against Lieutenant Colonel Lenox in 1789. (Wogdon pistols played a memorable part in American history too, as they were the weapons used the famous duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton.) A poem written in 1783, entitled Stanzas on Duelling, leads off with this rather chilling salute: “Hail Wogdon! Patron of that Leaden death . . .”
Robert Wogdon was born in 1737 and was apprenticed to the Irish gunmaker Edward Newton of Grantham, Lincolnshire. (Interestingly enough, Joseph Manton was born in Grantham, so perhaps there was something in the air that sparked great gunsmithing ability.) He moved to London in 1764, and in 1795 went into partnership with John Barton, forming the formidable company of Wogdon & Barton. From 1801-1803 they were listed as gunmakers to the Bow Street “Runners”
Wogdon weapons were rather plain and unembellished, but though not much to look at, they were prized for their balance, reliability and “pointability.” (The top flat of the octagonal barrel was parallel to the bore, so was a natural aiming plane, so it was key to distribute the weight to make the weapon feel like a natural extension of the arm when raised. Another feature was the hair, or set, trigger, which required far less pressure to fire, thus resulting in a more accurate shot.
Now, a little about the general customs of dueling in the Georgian/Regency era that I uncovered during my research. The standard dueling pistol in England was made with a .50 caliber smoothbore barrel, which was considered more “sporting” than a rifled barrel. (Rifling, which imparts spin to the bullet, thus creating more accuracy.) However, some “cheating” did go on—even the great Joe Manton was known to have added a discreet amount of rifling to his weapons, ending it several inches short of the muzzle so it was harder to detect.
According to the “code duello,”(yes, there were very strict rules, however unwritten, governing affairs of honor) the bullet was supposed to be bare—that is, unpatched—on the theory that it made for a cleaner wound. (The fabric of a patch, with its accompanying gunpowder grit, was thought to add to the risk of infection. But then again, a bullet would usually be passing through clothing, so I’m not quite sure it made much difference!)
A 
nother provision of the code was that a shot was deemed “fired” even if the pistol malfunctioned and the hammer didn’t set off bullet. Since each duelist only got one shot, it was imperative to have a reliable weapon—hence the fact that dueling pistol were so well-crafted.
So, that’s a quick “snapshot” of a Regency notable about whom I hadn’t heard. Do you love discovering a lesser-known expert of the era—it an artist, musician, scientist or a “patron of leaden death”— as much as I do? Have you made any recent delightful acquaintances of your own? Please share!
That was fascinating, Cara. Thank you. I wonder why Manton became so ubiquitous in Regency novels while Wogdon has been invisible. Do you suppose it is just a matter of the greater euphony of Manton’s name? (Wogdon is, after all, an unattractive name.) Or is it because Heyer mentioned Manton and everyone just relies on her?
That was fascinating, Cara. Thank you. I wonder why Manton became so ubiquitous in Regency novels while Wogdon has been invisible. Do you suppose it is just a matter of the greater euphony of Manton’s name? (Wogdon is, after all, an unattractive name.) Or is it because Heyer mentioned Manton and everyone just relies on her?
That was fascinating, Cara. Thank you. I wonder why Manton became so ubiquitous in Regency novels while Wogdon has been invisible. Do you suppose it is just a matter of the greater euphony of Manton’s name? (Wogdon is, after all, an unattractive name.) Or is it because Heyer mentioned Manton and everyone just relies on her?
That was fascinating, Cara. Thank you. I wonder why Manton became so ubiquitous in Regency novels while Wogdon has been invisible. Do you suppose it is just a matter of the greater euphony of Manton’s name? (Wogdon is, after all, an unattractive name.) Or is it because Heyer mentioned Manton and everyone just relies on her?
That was fascinating, Cara. Thank you. I wonder why Manton became so ubiquitous in Regency novels while Wogdon has been invisible. Do you suppose it is just a matter of the greater euphony of Manton’s name? (Wogdon is, after all, an unattractive name.) Or is it because Heyer mentioned Manton and everyone just relies on her?
A VERY good question, Lil! I wondered the same thing. Once I did the research I wondered why on earth I had never heard his name come up. You may be very right that Heyer made Manton Prince of Pistols. (And you are also right that Wogdon’s name doesn’t inspire literary raptures!)
A VERY good question, Lil! I wondered the same thing. Once I did the research I wondered why on earth I had never heard his name come up. You may be very right that Heyer made Manton Prince of Pistols. (And you are also right that Wogdon’s name doesn’t inspire literary raptures!)
A VERY good question, Lil! I wondered the same thing. Once I did the research I wondered why on earth I had never heard his name come up. You may be very right that Heyer made Manton Prince of Pistols. (And you are also right that Wogdon’s name doesn’t inspire literary raptures!)
A VERY good question, Lil! I wondered the same thing. Once I did the research I wondered why on earth I had never heard his name come up. You may be very right that Heyer made Manton Prince of Pistols. (And you are also right that Wogdon’s name doesn’t inspire literary raptures!)
A VERY good question, Lil! I wondered the same thing. Once I did the research I wondered why on earth I had never heard his name come up. You may be very right that Heyer made Manton Prince of Pistols. (And you are also right that Wogdon’s name doesn’t inspire literary raptures!)
Now that you mention it, I wonder if there was another horse market other than Tattersalls? I know we always hear of Weston or Stulze for tailoring, Hoby for boots, and Angelo’s fencing studio.
Mine isn’t a recent find. When I was preparing to go to Egypt for a year and Yemen for a month, I started reading a lot about the countries. Along the way, I came across footnotes of memoirs from the 1800s. I knew from college that academics look down at these as orientalist, but some of them were just fun. I had to go to Kentucky to give a lecture, and one of the nearby universities had a copy of the fairly rare books, a three volume memoir. Today, I found that it is available on line at the Library of Congress. I was able to look at the wonderful prints of Mocha, the main port of Yemen in those days, once again. When in Yemen, I spent a whole day going to Mocha just to see it. The title is Voyages and Travels in India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt in the Years 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, and 1806. The author was, according to the Library of Congress, George Annesley, the second of Earl of Mountnorris but published it under the name Viscount Valentia.
Now that you mention it, I wonder if there was another horse market other than Tattersalls? I know we always hear of Weston or Stulze for tailoring, Hoby for boots, and Angelo’s fencing studio.
Mine isn’t a recent find. When I was preparing to go to Egypt for a year and Yemen for a month, I started reading a lot about the countries. Along the way, I came across footnotes of memoirs from the 1800s. I knew from college that academics look down at these as orientalist, but some of them were just fun. I had to go to Kentucky to give a lecture, and one of the nearby universities had a copy of the fairly rare books, a three volume memoir. Today, I found that it is available on line at the Library of Congress. I was able to look at the wonderful prints of Mocha, the main port of Yemen in those days, once again. When in Yemen, I spent a whole day going to Mocha just to see it. The title is Voyages and Travels in India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt in the Years 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, and 1806. The author was, according to the Library of Congress, George Annesley, the second of Earl of Mountnorris but published it under the name Viscount Valentia.
Now that you mention it, I wonder if there was another horse market other than Tattersalls? I know we always hear of Weston or Stulze for tailoring, Hoby for boots, and Angelo’s fencing studio.
Mine isn’t a recent find. When I was preparing to go to Egypt for a year and Yemen for a month, I started reading a lot about the countries. Along the way, I came across footnotes of memoirs from the 1800s. I knew from college that academics look down at these as orientalist, but some of them were just fun. I had to go to Kentucky to give a lecture, and one of the nearby universities had a copy of the fairly rare books, a three volume memoir. Today, I found that it is available on line at the Library of Congress. I was able to look at the wonderful prints of Mocha, the main port of Yemen in those days, once again. When in Yemen, I spent a whole day going to Mocha just to see it. The title is Voyages and Travels in India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt in the Years 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, and 1806. The author was, according to the Library of Congress, George Annesley, the second of Earl of Mountnorris but published it under the name Viscount Valentia.
Now that you mention it, I wonder if there was another horse market other than Tattersalls? I know we always hear of Weston or Stulze for tailoring, Hoby for boots, and Angelo’s fencing studio.
Mine isn’t a recent find. When I was preparing to go to Egypt for a year and Yemen for a month, I started reading a lot about the countries. Along the way, I came across footnotes of memoirs from the 1800s. I knew from college that academics look down at these as orientalist, but some of them were just fun. I had to go to Kentucky to give a lecture, and one of the nearby universities had a copy of the fairly rare books, a three volume memoir. Today, I found that it is available on line at the Library of Congress. I was able to look at the wonderful prints of Mocha, the main port of Yemen in those days, once again. When in Yemen, I spent a whole day going to Mocha just to see it. The title is Voyages and Travels in India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt in the Years 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, and 1806. The author was, according to the Library of Congress, George Annesley, the second of Earl of Mountnorris but published it under the name Viscount Valentia.
Now that you mention it, I wonder if there was another horse market other than Tattersalls? I know we always hear of Weston or Stulze for tailoring, Hoby for boots, and Angelo’s fencing studio.
Mine isn’t a recent find. When I was preparing to go to Egypt for a year and Yemen for a month, I started reading a lot about the countries. Along the way, I came across footnotes of memoirs from the 1800s. I knew from college that academics look down at these as orientalist, but some of them were just fun. I had to go to Kentucky to give a lecture, and one of the nearby universities had a copy of the fairly rare books, a three volume memoir. Today, I found that it is available on line at the Library of Congress. I was able to look at the wonderful prints of Mocha, the main port of Yemen in those days, once again. When in Yemen, I spent a whole day going to Mocha just to see it. The title is Voyages and Travels in India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt in the Years 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, and 1806. The author was, according to the Library of Congress, George Annesley, the second of Earl of Mountnorris but published it under the name Viscount Valentia.
Shannon, that is so right about the other “icons” in our Regency realm. I may do a little more digging!
The book sounds absolutely fascinating. Travels to the eat did capture the British fancy, I think. You had the Egyptian craze in furnishings, and an interest in archeology in that part of the world. In doing some research on British watercolorists, I came across David Roberts, whose work was mostly travel sketches of the exotic East—apparently Regency audiences loved them.
Lucky you to have traveled to Yemen and had a chance to explore. Would love to go there one day . . .other than in an armchair! What I find really interesting is about the travelogue you mention is that the earl wrote the book under a pen name. Any idea why?
Shannon, that is so right about the other “icons” in our Regency realm. I may do a little more digging!
The book sounds absolutely fascinating. Travels to the eat did capture the British fancy, I think. You had the Egyptian craze in furnishings, and an interest in archeology in that part of the world. In doing some research on British watercolorists, I came across David Roberts, whose work was mostly travel sketches of the exotic East—apparently Regency audiences loved them.
Lucky you to have traveled to Yemen and had a chance to explore. Would love to go there one day . . .other than in an armchair! What I find really interesting is about the travelogue you mention is that the earl wrote the book under a pen name. Any idea why?
Shannon, that is so right about the other “icons” in our Regency realm. I may do a little more digging!
The book sounds absolutely fascinating. Travels to the eat did capture the British fancy, I think. You had the Egyptian craze in furnishings, and an interest in archeology in that part of the world. In doing some research on British watercolorists, I came across David Roberts, whose work was mostly travel sketches of the exotic East—apparently Regency audiences loved them.
Lucky you to have traveled to Yemen and had a chance to explore. Would love to go there one day . . .other than in an armchair! What I find really interesting is about the travelogue you mention is that the earl wrote the book under a pen name. Any idea why?
Shannon, that is so right about the other “icons” in our Regency realm. I may do a little more digging!
The book sounds absolutely fascinating. Travels to the eat did capture the British fancy, I think. You had the Egyptian craze in furnishings, and an interest in archeology in that part of the world. In doing some research on British watercolorists, I came across David Roberts, whose work was mostly travel sketches of the exotic East—apparently Regency audiences loved them.
Lucky you to have traveled to Yemen and had a chance to explore. Would love to go there one day . . .other than in an armchair! What I find really interesting is about the travelogue you mention is that the earl wrote the book under a pen name. Any idea why?
Shannon, that is so right about the other “icons” in our Regency realm. I may do a little more digging!
The book sounds absolutely fascinating. Travels to the eat did capture the British fancy, I think. You had the Egyptian craze in furnishings, and an interest in archeology in that part of the world. In doing some research on British watercolorists, I came across David Roberts, whose work was mostly travel sketches of the exotic East—apparently Regency audiences loved them.
Lucky you to have traveled to Yemen and had a chance to explore. Would love to go there one day . . .other than in an armchair! What I find really interesting is about the travelogue you mention is that the earl wrote the book under a pen name. Any idea why?
The LOC speculates that he used the title he had as a youth because that’s what his contemporaries would have known him as when he was exploring. I imagine that such a 3 volume set would not be a best seller so they used any marketing tool they could. (Sound familiar?)
The LOC speculates that he used the title he had as a youth because that’s what his contemporaries would have known him as when he was exploring. I imagine that such a 3 volume set would not be a best seller so they used any marketing tool they could. (Sound familiar?)
The LOC speculates that he used the title he had as a youth because that’s what his contemporaries would have known him as when he was exploring. I imagine that such a 3 volume set would not be a best seller so they used any marketing tool they could. (Sound familiar?)
The LOC speculates that he used the title he had as a youth because that’s what his contemporaries would have known him as when he was exploring. I imagine that such a 3 volume set would not be a best seller so they used any marketing tool they could. (Sound familiar?)
The LOC speculates that he used the title he had as a youth because that’s what his contemporaries would have known him as when he was exploring. I imagine that such a 3 volume set would not be a best seller so they used any marketing tool they could. (Sound familiar?)
Ha, ha, ha! That does make some sense. Self-promo is nothing new!
Ha, ha, ha! That does make some sense. Self-promo is nothing new!
Ha, ha, ha! That does make some sense. Self-promo is nothing new!
Ha, ha, ha! That does make some sense. Self-promo is nothing new!
Ha, ha, ha! That does make some sense. Self-promo is nothing new!
Love these titbits of history. I think Heyer is responsible for a large part of our picture of regency Life. However, some of the names– Manton’s, and the tailors– come from biographies of Brummell. He used those tailors so they became the ones remembere.
As to Tattersall’s– it is the only horse trading place shown in the Microcosm of Londin put out by Ackermann.
Love these titbits of history. I think Heyer is responsible for a large part of our picture of regency Life. However, some of the names– Manton’s, and the tailors– come from biographies of Brummell. He used those tailors so they became the ones remembere.
As to Tattersall’s– it is the only horse trading place shown in the Microcosm of Londin put out by Ackermann.
Love these titbits of history. I think Heyer is responsible for a large part of our picture of regency Life. However, some of the names– Manton’s, and the tailors– come from biographies of Brummell. He used those tailors so they became the ones remembere.
As to Tattersall’s– it is the only horse trading place shown in the Microcosm of Londin put out by Ackermann.
Love these titbits of history. I think Heyer is responsible for a large part of our picture of regency Life. However, some of the names– Manton’s, and the tailors– come from biographies of Brummell. He used those tailors so they became the ones remembere.
As to Tattersall’s– it is the only horse trading place shown in the Microcosm of Londin put out by Ackermann.
Love these titbits of history. I think Heyer is responsible for a large part of our picture of regency Life. However, some of the names– Manton’s, and the tailors– come from biographies of Brummell. He used those tailors so they became the ones remembere.
As to Tattersall’s– it is the only horse trading place shown in the Microcosm of Londin put out by Ackermann.
Re the author who used his courtesy title instead of his peerage one– does anyone remember what Castlereagh’s title was when he died? Castlereagh was a courtesy title.
Many libraries will file the biography under Castlereagh though a few want to use the peerage title he held for a year.
Re the author who used his courtesy title instead of his peerage one– does anyone remember what Castlereagh’s title was when he died? Castlereagh was a courtesy title.
Many libraries will file the biography under Castlereagh though a few want to use the peerage title he held for a year.
Re the author who used his courtesy title instead of his peerage one– does anyone remember what Castlereagh’s title was when he died? Castlereagh was a courtesy title.
Many libraries will file the biography under Castlereagh though a few want to use the peerage title he held for a year.
Re the author who used his courtesy title instead of his peerage one– does anyone remember what Castlereagh’s title was when he died? Castlereagh was a courtesy title.
Many libraries will file the biography under Castlereagh though a few want to use the peerage title he held for a year.
Re the author who used his courtesy title instead of his peerage one– does anyone remember what Castlereagh’s title was when he died? Castlereagh was a courtesy title.
Many libraries will file the biography under Castlereagh though a few want to use the peerage title he held for a year.
You’re so right, Nancy, many of the well-known Regency names and places are well-documented in lots of sources aside from Heyer. I do find it interesting, though, how someone so famous—and clearly Wogdon was famous in his day—could be so little mentioned in novels. Just the phrase “a Wogdon Affair” is such a great, catchy line to use.
You’re so right, Nancy, many of the well-known Regency names and places are well-documented in lots of sources aside from Heyer. I do find it interesting, though, how someone so famous—and clearly Wogdon was famous in his day—could be so little mentioned in novels. Just the phrase “a Wogdon Affair” is such a great, catchy line to use.
You’re so right, Nancy, many of the well-known Regency names and places are well-documented in lots of sources aside from Heyer. I do find it interesting, though, how someone so famous—and clearly Wogdon was famous in his day—could be so little mentioned in novels. Just the phrase “a Wogdon Affair” is such a great, catchy line to use.
You’re so right, Nancy, many of the well-known Regency names and places are well-documented in lots of sources aside from Heyer. I do find it interesting, though, how someone so famous—and clearly Wogdon was famous in his day—could be so little mentioned in novels. Just the phrase “a Wogdon Affair” is such a great, catchy line to use.
You’re so right, Nancy, many of the well-known Regency names and places are well-documented in lots of sources aside from Heyer. I do find it interesting, though, how someone so famous—and clearly Wogdon was famous in his day—could be so little mentioned in novels. Just the phrase “a Wogdon Affair” is such a great, catchy line to use.
Thanks, Cara! Fun new information about pistols and dueling. I especially like this little detail: “From 1801-1803 [Wogdon and Barton] were listed as gunmakers to the Bow Street Runners.” I’m used to the Prince Regent being listed as a patron of particular establishments but did not know the same could happen with the Runners.
Thanks, Cara! Fun new information about pistols and dueling. I especially like this little detail: “From 1801-1803 [Wogdon and Barton] were listed as gunmakers to the Bow Street Runners.” I’m used to the Prince Regent being listed as a patron of particular establishments but did not know the same could happen with the Runners.
Thanks, Cara! Fun new information about pistols and dueling. I especially like this little detail: “From 1801-1803 [Wogdon and Barton] were listed as gunmakers to the Bow Street Runners.” I’m used to the Prince Regent being listed as a patron of particular establishments but did not know the same could happen with the Runners.
Thanks, Cara! Fun new information about pistols and dueling. I especially like this little detail: “From 1801-1803 [Wogdon and Barton] were listed as gunmakers to the Bow Street Runners.” I’m used to the Prince Regent being listed as a patron of particular establishments but did not know the same could happen with the Runners.
Thanks, Cara! Fun new information about pistols and dueling. I especially like this little detail: “From 1801-1803 [Wogdon and Barton] were listed as gunmakers to the Bow Street Runners.” I’m used to the Prince Regent being listed as a patron of particular establishments but did not know the same could happen with the Runners.
Yes, that was a new one for me, too. Also loved that a poem was written in homage to Wogdon . . .though I’m not sure I’d care to be known as “the Patron of leaden Death!)
Yes, that was a new one for me, too. Also loved that a poem was written in homage to Wogdon . . .though I’m not sure I’d care to be known as “the Patron of leaden Death!)
Yes, that was a new one for me, too. Also loved that a poem was written in homage to Wogdon . . .though I’m not sure I’d care to be known as “the Patron of leaden Death!)
Yes, that was a new one for me, too. Also loved that a poem was written in homage to Wogdon . . .though I’m not sure I’d care to be known as “the Patron of leaden Death!)
Yes, that was a new one for me, too. Also loved that a poem was written in homage to Wogdon . . .though I’m not sure I’d care to be known as “the Patron of leaden Death!)
Hmmm, I don’t remember off hand. But yes, that really does making for sticky librarian judgment calls!
Hmmm, I don’t remember off hand. But yes, that really does making for sticky librarian judgment calls!
Hmmm, I don’t remember off hand. But yes, that really does making for sticky librarian judgment calls!
Hmmm, I don’t remember off hand. But yes, that really does making for sticky librarian judgment calls!
Hmmm, I don’t remember off hand. But yes, that really does making for sticky librarian judgment calls!
I’m late commenting here so I’m not sure you’ll see it, but another interesting phrase which I only read recently is “serving up grass for breakfast” in relation to a duel. I loved it! Also loved your article – thank you!
I’m late commenting here so I’m not sure you’ll see it, but another interesting phrase which I only read recently is “serving up grass for breakfast” in relation to a duel. I loved it! Also loved your article – thank you!
I’m late commenting here so I’m not sure you’ll see it, but another interesting phrase which I only read recently is “serving up grass for breakfast” in relation to a duel. I loved it! Also loved your article – thank you!
I’m late commenting here so I’m not sure you’ll see it, but another interesting phrase which I only read recently is “serving up grass for breakfast” in relation to a duel. I loved it! Also loved your article – thank you!
I’m late commenting here so I’m not sure you’ll see it, but another interesting phrase which I only read recently is “serving up grass for breakfast” in relation to a duel. I loved it! Also loved your article – thank you!
Thanks for that information, Shannon. Believe it or not, I have also been to Yemen, and visited Mocha. Actually, Aden in South Yemen was one of the busiest ports in the world, more so than Mocha, hard to believe now since they are both such backwaters. Aden was a British Crown Colony and vitally important to the British Empire as a trading and refueling station, since it was right on the shipping route between England and India.
Thanks for that information, Shannon. Believe it or not, I have also been to Yemen, and visited Mocha. Actually, Aden in South Yemen was one of the busiest ports in the world, more so than Mocha, hard to believe now since they are both such backwaters. Aden was a British Crown Colony and vitally important to the British Empire as a trading and refueling station, since it was right on the shipping route between England and India.
Thanks for that information, Shannon. Believe it or not, I have also been to Yemen, and visited Mocha. Actually, Aden in South Yemen was one of the busiest ports in the world, more so than Mocha, hard to believe now since they are both such backwaters. Aden was a British Crown Colony and vitally important to the British Empire as a trading and refueling station, since it was right on the shipping route between England and India.
Thanks for that information, Shannon. Believe it or not, I have also been to Yemen, and visited Mocha. Actually, Aden in South Yemen was one of the busiest ports in the world, more so than Mocha, hard to believe now since they are both such backwaters. Aden was a British Crown Colony and vitally important to the British Empire as a trading and refueling station, since it was right on the shipping route between England and India.
Thanks for that information, Shannon. Believe it or not, I have also been to Yemen, and visited Mocha. Actually, Aden in South Yemen was one of the busiest ports in the world, more so than Mocha, hard to believe now since they are both such backwaters. Aden was a British Crown Colony and vitally important to the British Empire as a trading and refueling station, since it was right on the shipping route between England and India.
Thanks for the history, Karin. I always enjoy learning stuff like this!
Thanks for the history, Karin. I always enjoy learning stuff like this!
Thanks for the history, Karin. I always enjoy learning stuff like this!
Thanks for the history, Karin. I always enjoy learning stuff like this!
Thanks for the history, Karin. I always enjoy learning stuff like this!
Hi Donna, thanks for chiming in! Yes, I love that phrase too! Lots of fun cant involved. Also love that pistols were known as “barking irons!”
Hi Donna, thanks for chiming in! Yes, I love that phrase too! Lots of fun cant involved. Also love that pistols were known as “barking irons!”
Hi Donna, thanks for chiming in! Yes, I love that phrase too! Lots of fun cant involved. Also love that pistols were known as “barking irons!”
Hi Donna, thanks for chiming in! Yes, I love that phrase too! Lots of fun cant involved. Also love that pistols were known as “barking irons!”
Hi Donna, thanks for chiming in! Yes, I love that phrase too! Lots of fun cant involved. Also love that pistols were known as “barking irons!”