Nov 29, 2012 - Sale 2296

Sale 2296 - Lot 36

Price Realized: $ 3,600
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 2,000 - $ 3,000
KILLER OF BILLY THE KID GARRETT, PATRICK FLOYD. Autograph Letter Signed, "P.F. Garrett," to his wife ("Dear Wife"), explaining that his delay returning home is due to legislative business. 1 page, 4to, "The Claire Hotel" stationery, ruled paper; minor smudging to signature, folds. Santa Fe, 3 March 1901

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". . . I had expect[ed] to come home last night but have not got through here yet, the Bill that I am interested in has passed the House and will come upon the Council Tuesday. I think it will pass as soon as it becomes a Law. . . . Write me . . . and tell me how you and our babies are."