Posted by Jeri on February 05, 2001 at 14:48:13:
In Reply to: Interesting comment posted by Clabert on February 05, 2001 at 13:31:13:
: I just got this from William Brown, the gentleman that takes us into the Gorge on our period treks. You just never know who will read what you write.
: Clabert
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: at Bedlam
: Monday, the 5th day of February, Anno.
:
: I thought you all may enjoy reading the e-mail (below) that came to me. For
: those of you who have been on a Gorge trip, you recall William Linville was
: one of the men who, in 1766, was killed just above the falls in the gorge
: that now bears his name. The gentleman writing the e-mail had (somehow)
: seen my "Linville Gorge Web Page" and was commenting on same. You never
: know who will be influenced by what we do.
: Your Humb'l Serv't,
: Wm. Brown, III
: on the Warrior fork of the Catawba river
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: I must write to thank you all for the great pictures and your will to walk
: in the foot prints of such stubborn, but unfearing men of
: adventure. I was at the foot of the Gorge in 99, but was to sick to venture
: far. I hope to return soon, as I dream to take that fateful
: journey also. Of course, not to finish as my grandfathers did on their trip.
: Ha!
: I am some what jealous though, as I don't have the garments you wear, nor do
: I know where to obtain them. But I do own a fine
: Bowie knife and rifle, though not of that era. When I was there in 99, I
: stayed in the motel at Linville, below grandfather mountain, and had
: breakfast in the little cafe next door. I could not find one soul who knew
: about the name of their town. It is good to know that you folks know and
: remember your fore-fathers. For that, I thank you, and hope you fair well!
: Your umble servant, Henry (Hank) Linville, ggggggggg grandson of William D.
: Linville
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Hi Clabert!
What a truly wonderful email to receive!
..Jeri