395

[JAMES, JESSE]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
[JAMES, JESSE]
<b>395. (JESSE JAMES) </b>(1847 - 1882) American outlaw, a raider with Quantrill during the Civil War, remembered for his bank and train robberies with his gang which included brother Frank and the Younger brothers. Murdered by a band member for the reward on his head. <b>ZERELDA MIMMS JAMES</b> Mrs. Jesse James, wife of the famous outlaw. Exceptionally rare A.L.S. "<i>Mother</i>" to her son, Jesse James Jr. who was using the alias Robert Mimms, 2pp. 8vo., Excelsior Springs, Mar 3, 1899 in pencil with holograph transmittal envelope. In part: "<i>...I have bought a couch and I want you to come after me in the big wagon so that we can take it home...Have you heard from Lattie, I am going to write her tonight. How are you getting along. I am very well satisfied that Alice and Bess are well...Cousin Annie is going to move and keep house for Mr. Ralston's brother in law...I am not worrying at all but come after me...Your loving Mother...</i>". A few large chips in left margin costing about ten letters of text, expertly repaired with tissue, encapsulated. At the time James, Jr. was about to be acquitted of train robbery. Zerelda "Zee" Mimms married Jesse James on April 24, 1874 and bore him a son and daughter while the couple was in hiding near Nashville. <b>$1,500-2,500</b>