Wyatt “didn't know a branding iron from a running iron” ?
Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:12
Maybe Wyatt Earp felt the need to consult with the branding iron and running iron specialist: The McLaury’s and the Clanton’s ?
Turns out... — Joyce A. Aros,Mon Aug 15 2022 20:52
...Wyatt Earp knew absolutely nothing about rustling practices and so he, apparently, was not much of a lawman after all! Let's not forget he was essentially...a city boy. Didn't know a branding... more
Wyatt “didn't know a branding iron from a running iron” ? — B.J.,Fri Aug 26 2022 4:12
While it is probable that Wyatt didn't know the finer points of a massive criminal rustling operation like your heroes the Cowboys,nothing in Wyatt's testimony infers he didn't know a branding iron from... more
...What the heck is the support for a statement like "massive criminal rustling?" We are talking about six mules! ...There is almost NO chance those guys had a government branding iron available.... more
...just to keep me honest, the mule brands info came from Fort Huachuca years ago. Some nice people there did some research for me which was really worth-while. Just a clarification. Other than that... more
...for a full explanation of why your viewpoint has a few spots to be considered. If you don't have 'Vantage Point' I will type it out for you. Only a city boy like Wyatt would tell such a whopper to a... more