Inventor of the eponymous machine gun which has been estimated to have killed over 250,000 men since 1862. Fountain pen signature, “Yours truly, R. J. Gatling, Cleveland,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card, dated March 9, 1898. In fine condition, with light crease to lower right corner, not affecting signature. R&R COA.
