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Richard Gatling handwritten sentiment signed as President of the Gatling Gun Company. In thick black ink, Gatling writes in 1894: ''We should remember our friends and not forget our enemies. R.J. Gatling''. The Gatling was the first machine gun on the market, invented by Gatling with the intention of reducing human carnage in warfare by increasing the efficiency of weaponry. Datelined Hartford, Connecticut, 13 November 1894, Gatling underscores his signature with a paraph. Card stock measures 3'' x 5.25''. Near fine.