Materials for All Future Historians

He had a telescope in fixed position, a half-dozen semi-domesticated pet raccoons, and a trove of alcoholic beverages. Had other things, including the normal pots and pans, drinking vessels, a .357 magnum 8-shot Smith and Wesson revolver and, at great expense, a battery-driven water purification distillery fed from the nearby creek. Had nine dark suits of various weights and shades of blue. He also owned a supply of mysterious-looking ties ordered from the Duchamp Company in London, England...