Minister and local politician (1835-1920) who was directly involved in two significant events of the Hatfield-McCoy Feud, namely: he presided over the Hog Trial which preceded the feud, and later ordered the arrest of the three McCoy brothers who mortally injured Ellison Hatfield. ALS signed “Anderson Hatfield, & Capt. A. Hatfield,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, September 3, 1887. Handwritten letter to a lawyer, Mr. T. R. Brown, in part: "I will depend on your coming up here and I will pay your expenses and I am depending on you and your father as I am in trouble and if you can get us relieved we will pay you any fee in the bounds of reason and I will leave it to you and your father what course to take and we want peace and liberty." In fine condition, with a split to the end of the top horizontal fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked at Edgarton, Kentucky.
We use cookies on this site to improve your experience. By using this site, you accept our use of cookies. To learn more, please see our Privacy Policy.
