- Joined
- Aug 25, 2012
I am not sure one could call this a bounty, perhaps is is more like a bet.
A Pair of Pants for a Dead Rebel, Grand Rapids Eagle, 13 August 1861.
"Before the Third Regiment left this city for the seat of war, G.M. Huntley of the woolen factory, agreed with Dan Littlefield of Co. A, to give him a new pair of pants for every rebel the he should kill. We understand that Mr. Huntley has become well satisfied that "Dan" has already, individually "popped" over three of the rebel dogs, that number of pairs of pants made out of his best gray cloth, are being ready for Dan's disposal."
I have to wonder if Dan Littlefield kept getting new gray trousers throughout the war.
A Pair of Pants for a Dead Rebel, Grand Rapids Eagle, 13 August 1861.
"Before the Third Regiment left this city for the seat of war, G.M. Huntley of the woolen factory, agreed with Dan Littlefield of Co. A, to give him a new pair of pants for every rebel the he should kill. We understand that Mr. Huntley has become well satisfied that "Dan" has already, individually "popped" over three of the rebel dogs, that number of pairs of pants made out of his best gray cloth, are being ready for Dan's disposal."
I have to wonder if Dan Littlefield kept getting new gray trousers throughout the war.