Lot #8040

[Jesse James] Robert Ford Autograph Letter Signed, Pawning His Watch, Pin, and Gun: "I will also give you my shot gun which is worth the amount I want"

Description

The notorious killer of Jesse James, Robert Ford, pawns tools of the trade: "I will also give you my shot gun which is worth the amount I want I only want $75.00"

American outlaw (1861–1892) and member of the James–Younger Gang, who betrayed and killed gang leader Jesse James to cash in on a bounty raised by Missouri Governor Thomas T. Crittenden. ALS in pencil, signed “Bob,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, no date. Handwritten letter to "Friend Louis," in full: "I am in need of some money as we got disappointed in money we were expecting my watch & pin is in pond in NY City which I can have sent to you C.O.D. the pin for $60.00 the watch for $25.00 & I will also give you my shot gun which is worth the amount I want I only want $75.00 & you can have all those things & I will pay you 12 1/2 percent until I redeem them I can sell the pin if it was here for $200.00 but would rather keep it until the worst comes to the worst Louis you can't loose any thing by this & it will do me a great favor. The gun you can have any time Louis I would not ask you for this but I know you have it & are not makeing that percent. Please answer by carrier & keep this a secret & don't let the Capt. know it." In fine condition, with short splits to the folds.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Old West, Outlaws, Lawmen, and Gangsters
• Dates: #720 - Ended 05/22/2025