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Food for thought… a little humble pie…

April 10, 2010 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment 

While looking for content on the death of General William Walker in an October 6, 1860 issue of Harper’s Weekly, I came across an interesting morsel I thought everyone might enjoy.  Just a little something to chew on (sorry):

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