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Fearless and determined justice (1838-1896) of the Indian Territory in western Arkansas who earned the nickname 'The Hanging Judge' because of the great number of convictions he secured against criminals, renegades, and fugitives from justice. Uncommon partly-printed DS, signed "I. C. Parker," one page, 8.25 x 5.25, June 3, 1890. Oath of office issued to A. P. Walker, who swears to ?faithfully execute all lawful precepts, directed to the Marshal of the United States for the Western District of Arkansas?and without malice or partiality, perform the duties of Deputy Marshal of the United States for the Western District of Arkansas during my continuance in said office.? Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Isaac C. Parker, and countersigned by Walker. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 9.75. In fine condition, with light show-through from docketing on reverse. Serving during one of the most dangerous times of Western expansion, Parker sent 79 people to the gallows. Incidentally, as a reflection of the frontier violence, as many as 109 deputy marshals were killed in the line of duty during that time.
Accompanied by a framed period cabinet portrait of three Native American men dressed in western attire, published by noted frontier photographer William E. Irwin, with an affixed caption on frame backing reading: ?Cherokee Gunmen - Indian Territory ca. 1895.? William Edward ?Ed? Irwin (1871-1935) was a photographer active in Indian Territory, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, as well as other places in the American West, circa 1893-1935.
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