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 Antique hunting guide photo
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01/07/16 01:33 AM
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I thought you guys might enjoy this. This old photo of S. B. Witchell,(sitting) a well to do San Antonio business man and his hunting guide is one that my family cherishes. The hunting guide is Texian Robert Hall, (he is almost difficult to see) my wife’s GGG grandfather. He was one of the original Texas Rangers that fought Indians and Mexicans during the early 1800’s in The Republic of Texas days. He is a true Texas Hero. Later in life he became known for ranching and hunting, which was his passion. He died in Cotulla in 1899. Picture is probably 1880ish. 
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01/07/16 01:45 AM
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01/07/16 01:46 AM
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Very neat. 
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01/07/16 01:48 AM
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Very neat.
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01/07/16 01:53 AM
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01/07/16 02:09 AM
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I think those two live just down the road from me. ha.
Neat Picture.
thanks for Posting.
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01/07/16 02:15 AM
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Wonderful piece of history!
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01/07/16 02:45 AM
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01/07/16 02:56 AM
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Re: Antique hunting guide photo
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01/07/16 03:10 AM
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01/07/16 03:19 AM
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01/07/16 03:37 AM
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Ok that's really cool.
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01/07/16 03:38 AM
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01/07/16 03:41 AM
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That's a really cool and interesting pic. Thanks for sharing it and the story behind it. 
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01/07/16 03:43 AM
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That's awesome!! Truly a picture to be cherished. Thanks for sharing
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01/07/16 03:43 AM
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Thanks for sharing that one.
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01/07/16 04:21 AM
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Really cool pic and story!
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01/07/16 12:29 PM
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Wonderful piece of history! Sure enough! Love it!! What a heirloom See STX, there was Tigers in STEX  
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01/07/16 12:33 PM
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Wonderful piece of history! Sure enough! Love it!! What a heirloom See STX, there was Tigers in STEX Lol. And who knew a diller was such a prized trophy?
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01/07/16 12:34 PM
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Man that is a great photo, thank you for sharing with us!
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01/07/16 01:19 PM
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01/07/16 01:52 PM
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01/07/16 02:05 PM
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that's awesome, is that the original photo?
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01/07/16 02:16 PM
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Wonderful piece of history! Sure enough! Love it!! What a heirloom See STX, there was Tigers in STEX Lol. And who knew a diller was such a prized trophy? That was not a "trophy" but more a lunch meal along the trail. I have seen that dillers are a prized trophy by some out-of-state people. Just like they like javis and hogs more than we do.
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