A.W. Slippers
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| His birthplace is unknown, but he was killed in Washinton, D.C. during the War of 1812. | His birthplace is unknown, but he was killed in Washinton, D.C. during the War of 1812. | ||
| - | Slippers was a "macaroni," that is to say, a dandy. "His breeches were always splendid," wrote [[Guvernor Morris]]. Albert Kook wrote that he was often "resplendent." An auto-didact, Slippers knew all the classical languages and had passable Japanese. He travelled on a whaling boat for 25 years as a first mate and as a captain. His job on the side was opium: importation. He also smuggled rum, was a Freemason and played a mean game of whist. | + | Slippers was a "macaroni," that is to say, a dandy. "His breeches were always splendid," wrote [[Guvernor Morris]]. Albert Kook wrote that he was often "resplendent." An auto-didact, Slippers knew all the classical languages and had passable Japanese. He travelled on a whaling boat for 25 years as a first mate and as a captain. His job on the side was opium: importation. He also smuggled rum, was a [[Freemason]] and played a mean game of whist. |
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Born July 10, 1750 in England. Died April 1, 1812 in Arkham, Mass. Captain Mesmerist; Professor of High Sciences, Cambridge MA; Author of numerous conflagratory tracts, nautical charts and a highly respected body of maritime criticism. Chief proponent of the Donut Shaped World Theory. Major influence upon Easton W. Wunderkidd. Member of the Albert Kook gang. An extraordinary snooker player. Habitual user of opium. Libertine. Patriot. The most extensive collection of sequined breeches in the Colonies and after, the nascent U.S. A lover of ghosts and their letters home. Gave Guvernor Morris the quill said to have written the Constitution. An ancestor of Stimes Addisson. His birthplace is unknown, but he was killed in Washinton, D.C. during the War of 1812. Slippers was a "macaroni," that is to say, a dandy. "His breeches were always splendid," wrote Guvernor Morris. Albert Kook wrote that he was often "resplendent." An auto-didact, Slippers knew all the classical languages and had passable Japanese. He travelled on a whaling boat for 25 years as a first mate and as a captain. His job on the side was opium: importation. He also smuggled rum, was a Freemason and played a mean game of whist. Known Works |
DesiderataSlippers was a decent fencer and a crack shot. He loved to surf, a habit he picked up in Hawaii. He also sported an earring loop and called his wife, Truehope Mathers Slippers, "Skippy." |
