1899 WILLIAM BUTLER. Fine Walking Cane Belonging to the Francis Asbury of Methodist Missions in India & Mexico! Manuscript Mary's in Oxford

Mary's in Oxford

" Our fathers were met with the tomahawk

5 inches in full leather

with His Happy Reception

1899 WILLIAM BUTLER. Fine Walking Cane Belonging to the Francis Asbury of Methodist Missions in India & Mexico! Manuscript Mary's in OxfordHere is a wonderful gem of Methodist and missionary ephemera. Measuring 34 inches in height, this presentation hardwood organic root cane was likely presented to him upon his retirement. It was obviously his "every day" use cane and enjoyed regular use by the aged saint. It has wear commensurate with age and use, though is still very much lean worthy. It is no overstatement to say that William Butler and his wife, Clementina Butler [nee Rowe] were the