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New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) famed for killing his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. ALS signed “P. F. Garrett,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 9.5, Spruance & Finley letterhead, November 4, 1891. Handwritten letter to his wife, in full: "We will leave home tomorrow with the Horses for Eastern Texas. I have failed to sell in this country, have got rid of 14 head here traded most of them for one very fine Horse that I will ship home unless I can sell him for $300 I will go with Stone 3 days, then I will come home you meet me at the train Saturday night with the buggy. I will be there sure Saturday night or Sunday. If I am not there Saturday night come again Sunday night I have not heard a word from home since I left am very anxious about you all. Was dreaming last night about, Annie, thought I was dressing her. Love to you and the children I enclose Photograph taken when I was 22 years old one of my old Lady friends gave it to me." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Garrett's hand to "Mrs. P. F. Garrett, Uvalde, Texas."
In 1890, Garrett had run unsuccessfully for sheriff of the newly created Chaves County, New Mexico. Following his defeat, he moved his family to Uvalde, Texas, where he spent several years raising horses.
The Western Americana auction of Jochen Zeitz.
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