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Lot #6115
Pat Garrett Document Signed - Billy the Kid's Killer

Estimate: $4000+

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Description

New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) famed for killing his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. Partly-printed DS, signed “P. F. Garrett,” one page, 8 x 3.5, August 11, 1900. Promissory note issued at Las Cruces, New Mexico, for $30 payable "60 days after date…to the order of Geo. D. Bowman and Son, Bankers…with interest at the rate of twelve per cent per annum from maturity until paid, with ten per cent, on amount unpaid if placed for collection in the hands of an attorney." Signed at the conclusion in ink by Pat Garrett. In very good to fine condition, with multiple light vertical folds. Accompanied by a modern matte-finish portrait of Garrett.

The Western Americana auction of Jochen Zeitz.

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