The Plan

The decision to actually start out on this adventure is one which evolved over the course of three months. Mr. Babcock was quite a correspondant, mostly to his brother Charles, who had lived in Seattle in 1895, but had moved back to the family homestead in eastern Ohio. It was clear that Will missed the company of his older brother, and sought his advice in many matters.

  • First Wind
  • A Chance Encounter
  • Some Disappointments
  • A New Wheel?
  • Firm Plans Taking Shape
  • More Details
  • Possible Routes
  • Politics
  • More Arrangents
  • The First Maildrop
  • An Unforseen Offer
  • More Diversions
  • The Final Pieces
  • All is Settled
  • And They're Off!
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