Author Note: If you are a previous reader there were no changes to this chapter other then I broke out the letters that originally started chpt 3 this in the hope of making things a bit more coherent.
Note #2: And as always my undying love and gratitude to Katrina (the most patient and forgiving!!) for her amazing beta work that makes this so much more then the mad ramblings of my mind!!
SPN: Legacy and Heritage
Interlude: Letters 1833 - 1834
December 20, 1833
My dear friend Samuel,
I am recovered from my cough now thank you and please send my thanks to your sister for the neck scarf and compresses. They were as you said foul but in the end most helpful.
I have spoken this week with our mutual friend Clarence Smith, it seems you have made quite the impression on him, I knew you would. I am relieved to hear though that you have agreed to study more before your next attempt at hunting. Really, Samuel, what were you thinking? I cannot, well all right yes I can imagine exactly what you were thinking but really my friend I could strangle you sometimes.
I have included a copy of a book that Smith recommends The Key of Solomon, Samuel, I beg you study these closely I fear we are coming to a time where we will need them more then ever. There are forces moving, Samuel, darkness growing in alarming ways that I hear of every day. I am about to leave here shortly to follow up on something in the Carolina's that is bothering me but I will tell you more of it later. Be careful my friend you never know what is lurking in the shadows.
Speaking of which, Smith, has told me of your progress with the revolver, he is most impressed as am I. So have you managed a working model yet? I am most eager to see what you have accomplished perhaps on my next trip up north we can meet and you will be able to demonstrate this revolver of yours. I have great faith in your success, Samuel.
Have you had any additional success with the new bullet design either? I still think it is a bit mad trying to add holy water into the hollow tip, Samuel, however if anyone could make it work it would be you my friend. The English fellow Smith connected you with did he answer the questions you mentioned in your last letter? I know you were concerned with the effectiveness of a hollow tip on impact is this still the case?
Ah, Samuel! Take care of yourself Samuel and please no more solo excursions.
Yours faithfully,
Elias Remington
Louisville, Kentucky
December 2, 1834
Dearest Samuel,
What is this about headaches? I have received a letter just today from your sister and she mentions you are having trouble with them and not sleeping. She is most worried about you and says you will not listen to her about your care and implores my help in getting you to rest. I hope you are better now but you must tell me about this in detail my friend I worry there maybe something more then simple pains and sleeplessness a foot here.
Also Samuel I must beg time of you very soon. I am at the moment on my way to Tennessee but I will hopefully be there only a short time. I expect to be back north by the New Year or just after and I must meet with you as soon as I return. All that I can say for now is that your assistance is much needed as something appears to be making a move for control among us. I understand that you have made progress both with your revolver and the hollow bullets. This is very good to hear my friend, very good indeed.
Be careful my friend and may God be with you,
Elias Remington
Adams, Tennessee
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