RICHARD J. GATLING (1818 - 1903) American businessman and inventor of the precursor of the machine gun, the Gatling gun. His invention was used with great effect during the Civil War, and in some forms is still in use today. Superb A.Q.S. on a 12mo. Card, in full: "We should remember our friends and not forget our enemies. R. J. Gatling Hartford, CT Nov. 13th, 1894". Fine condition. $600-800