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“The best known names in the Territory of Nevada were those belonging to these long-tailed heroes of the revolver. Orators, Governors, capitalists and leaders of the legislature enjoyed a degree of fame, but it seemed local and meagre when contrasted with the fame of such men as Sam Brown, Jack Williams, Billy Mulligan, Farmer Pease, Sugarfoot Mike, Pock-Marked Jake, El Dorado Johnny, Jack McNabb, Joe McGee, Jack Harris, Six-fingered Pete, etc., etc.”
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- quote
- Confidence:
- 0.60
- Indexed:
- 2026-07-04
- Hash:
- ee21bc872a578d8df99961910949c13c2944d31439dd2080e584b8cb57c206bd
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