In the afternoon, when about to return, he said to us, "Now boys, we've got a good boat, let's buckle to and get back soon." I was saucy and answered, "Yes, Sir, we'll give her the spurs!" My answer was much laughed at at the time and considered a good one. Captain Fowler
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upon this occasion wore a large pair of silver spurs. Capt. Fowler had been out once previously to the Horseneck excursion - I think it was to Croton, and 'twas said he took too much care of him- -self. This report was the cause of his acting so rashly at Horseneck where he lost his life.
Captain Fowler - Hufeland Index Page 1060 - upon this occasion wore a large pair of silver spurs. Capt. Fowler had been out once previously to the Horseneck excursion - I think it was to Croton, and 'twas said he took too much care of him- -self. This report was the cause of his acting so rashly at Horseneck where he lost his life.