Lot #270

Pat Garrett

Description

Lonesome for the little woman: “Don’t expect for me to come after. I can’t do so but you must come home at once”

New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. Garrett himself was fatally ambushed near Las Cruces; his suspected murderer, Jim “Deacon” Miller, was never brought to justice. ALS, signed “P. F. Garrett,” one lightly lined page, 8.5 x 11, July 21, 1892. Garrett writes to his wife. In full: “I received a letter from you yesterday. Was glad to learn that you are all well and enjoying the visit. I must say I am not enjoying myself any to brag about. I hope you will come home at once in fact. I expect to get a letter today from you saying that you will start right away, therefore I will not write much. Don’t expect for me to come after. I can’t do so but you must come home at once as I will be compeled [sic] to leave on a business trip to N. Mex. shortly. Yours….” Matted with an image to an overall size of 15.5 x 26.5. Intersecting folds (one lightly touching “F”) and a few mild wrinkles, otherwise fine, clean, bright condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.

Auction Info

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• Dates: #327 - Ended November 14, 2007