From a handwritten card found in this saddle bag: 'A physician's saddle bag, formerly owned and used by Dr. Eleazar Pomeroy Hunt, the father of E.K. Hunt. Dr. E.P. Hunt began the practice of medicine about 1800 and was the most beloved and honored physician throughout Tolland County for 67 years.' Bag and contents, as found, are shown. This type saddlebag is supported over the neck of the horse.