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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, 8.5 x 5.5, November 28, 1885. Oath of office issued to William Fields, 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 William Fields. In fine condition. 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.
The Western Americana auction of Jochen Zeitz.
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