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PATRICK F. GARRETT A.L.S.

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PATRICK F. GARRETT A.L.S.
<b>1475. PATRICK F. GARRETT</b> (1850 - 1908) American frontier lawman who tracked down and killed Billy the Kid, he later organized the LS Pat Garrett Rangers to put down cattle rustling in the Texas Panhandle. Good content and rather cryptic A.L.S. "<i>P. F. Garrett</i>" on Union Clothing Company letterhead, 1p. 8vo., El Paso, July 16, 1896 to his old friend Hy Bowles. While running for sheriff, Garrett settles a $20 debt owed to Bowles, apologizing for his lateness in paying. He notes: "<i>...My excuse is I did not have the money. Our country is hard up, and it has been hard work for me to get money to pay running expenses...I have reason to believe I will be in shape to pay my outstanding indebtedness...I hope you are getting all right with your race. How are `they' getting along, have things in shape when I come down and we will play at the game...</i>". Fine condition.<b> $2,000-3,000</b>