I don't want to address the provenance of the case of Bartholomew shells, but I will address the fact that Nash had no checkbook to write a check to John Olin for a case of shells for the ill fated 1948 duck season. Henry Bartholomew is known as Nash's benefactor and his Potomac River hunting partner. Henry bought guns and hunts for Nash when Nash was in need of either. I'm sure he bought the ammunition too. The fact that the last stash of 1 3/8 ounce Lubaloy #4 was not used would indicate to me that Marse Henry was not as fond of this load as Nash was. This case of Super-X was shipped the same month that Nash lost Bo Whoop. I have a fairly simple answer to the question about why the shells were not used by Marse Henry. The simple answer is that the shells did not belong to him, they were Nash's. It really doesn't matter, because they will not be hawked at Bo Whoop prices. They will be sold at a reasonable price to friends who appreciate waterfowl and shotgun history. My most vocal critic is still number one on the list.
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