RR Auction Texas & Western Autograph & Artifact Auction

Exceptionally rare manuscript DS, one lightly-lined page, 8 x 12.75, October 27, 1841. Slave bill of sale reads, in part: “I Isham Hatcher and Nancy H

Partly-printed DS, signed “G. W. Hockley,” one page, 9 x 7.5, Houston, September 12, 1838. Land donation certificate presented to “Abraham Lewis havin

Texas Ranger and military officer of the Republic of Texas (1817–1883). He served in several armed conflicts, including the Indian and the Mexican-Ame

LS signed as Secretary of War and Navy, “Geo W. Hockley,” one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, Austin, February 16, 1842. Letter to Edward Burleson. I

Republic of Texas soldier and trusted courier for Sam Houston. Partly-printed DS, one page, 7 x 3.75, August 7, 1845. Treasury pay warrant issued to J

Manuscript DS, one page, 8.25 x 12.5, September 26, 1844. Indian Department expense report for D. L. Millican authorizing the payment of $31.13 to Mil

Leading German settler (1803–1888), a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto. His youngest son, Robert Justus Kleberg, became the head of the King Ranch

Third President of the Republic of Texas (1798–1859), in which capacity he served from 1838 to 1841. Among other accomplishments, Lamar secured recogn

Businesswoman of the Republic of Texas, who was a hotel proprietor who accumulated substantial property, wealth, and social standing despite a good de

Settler and participant in the Battle of San Jacinto (1802–1839). After the revolution he became the first sheriff of Liberty County and served as tax

Extremely rare partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 6, December 1, 1841. Marriage license reads, in part: “To any regularly ordained Minister of the Go

Lawyer and public official (1796–1875) and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 6, 1855. In pa

DS, in Spanish, three pages both sides, 8.25 x 12, June 25, 1836. A lengthy list of contributions to the war effort. Document begins (translated): “Li

Original unsigned full-length cabinet photo, 5.25 x 8.5, of a miner resting his foot on a small rock, his revolver around his waist, by J. G. Ogden of

Moore (1800–1880) was one of the original Old Three Hundred and a participant in the Texas Revolution, and is said to have designed the ‘Come and Take

Lawyer and soldier who participated in various Indian campaigns and took part in the expedition to repulse Rafael Vásquez from San Antonio in M...

Soldier, author, and customs officer (1802–1890), who was a prisoner of war during the Civil War. DS, one page, 7.75 x 5.25, December 31, 1839. Pay or

Politician (1812–1883) who served as the 5th and 13th governor of Texas. Immense archive of approximately 87 items relating to Texas governor Elisha P

Partly-printed DS, two pages, 10.5 x 17, October 10, 1836. Land Scrip, No. 718, reads, in part: “Dobson Williams of the City of Mobile & their l...

Partly-printed DS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 10.25 x 16.5, September 26, 1836. Land Scrip, No. 296, reads, in part: “John B. Budd of Philadel

Partly-printed DS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 10.25 x 16.5, July 13, 1836. Land Scrip, No. 54, reads, in part: “Samuel St. John , Jr. of Mobil

Unissued partly-printed Republic of Texas treasury warrant, 6 x 3.5, with signature areas for the comptroller and 1st auditor. In fine, clean conditio

Robinson, known as Richard Parmalee, a prominent public servant and businessman (1817–1855). He is best remembered by his involvement in one of the m

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.25 x 6.25, January 2, 1837. Enlistment for Rodimal in the Republic of Texas army. In part: “I, Lemuel M. Rodimal born i

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at t

Partly-printed DS, in Spanish, signed “Ant. Lopez de Santa Anna,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, June 25, 1839. Santa Anna, as interim president of Mexico, b

Ornate partly-printed DS, with engravings depicting three of Santa Anna's properties which he was mortgaging, signed “A. L. de S.ta Anna,” one p...

Frontiersman (1787–1837) noted for his part in the Texas Revolution and the army of the Republic of Texas. He fought at the Grass Fight and the Battle

San Antonio political figure, postmaster, and businessman (1782–1857). His most important commission was his service as Texas representative to the co

Two documents: manuscript document, one page, 6 x 4, dated November 22, 1839. A discharge of Sikes from the Mounted Gunmen reads, in part: “This day p

Large archive of approximately 83 pieces, containing several documents pertaining to cattle branding and various other aspects of the cattle trade in

Collection of seven complete Texas treasury notes and currency, as well as a small collection of partial and fragments of notes: five $50 ‘redback’ no

Set of six Republic of Texas paper currency in $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, and $50 denominations, all measuring approximately 7 x 3, ranging in date from 18

Five pieces of Republic of Texas ‘redback’ banknotes, 2 – $10, 1 – $20, and 2 – $50, each measuring approximately 7.25 x 3, all signed by Mirabeau Lam

Four individual pieces of ornately engraved Texas currency, all measuring 7 x 3. A $5 note, dated April 1840, signed at the bottom by signed James H.

Thirty-two pieces of Government of Texas promissory notes, 30 $5.00 notes, one $10 note, and one $20 note, all dated 1838–1839. These were sometimes r

Three pieces of Republic of Texas currency, all three signed by Texas Declaration of independence signer Asa Brigham, “A. Brigham,” and also signed by

Ornate 10.5 x 6.75 unissued Texas Association stock certificate for a share of 8000 square miles on the Trinity River. As the Republic of Texas was sh

Ornate 10.5 x 6.75 unissued Texas Association stock certificate for a share of 8000 square miles on the Trinity River. As the Republic of Texas was sh

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.5 x 6.25, February 12, 1837. Republic of Texas enlistment form reads, in part: “I, Robert Harvey, born in the State of

Republic of Texas Supreme Court Justice and Texas Ranger (1804?–1859). At the age of 15, he contracted tubercular arthritis that caused his right leg

Partly-printed DS, signed “F. Gilbert,” one page, 9.75 x 8.25, September 2, 1865. Civil War Amnesty oath issued to F. Gilbert, reads, in full: “I, F.

A visually striking genuine Apache personal badge of a chief. Badge is of Kyitero Apache origin and dates from circa 1890, and was once a part of the

Storied American frontiersman, soldier, and politician (1734–1820) whose varied exploits made him one of the young nation’s first folk heroes. After e

Three separate printed reports, all apparently removed from a larger book, dating from 1810-1813, 5 x 8.5, all printed by Roger C. Weightman, Washingt

Manuscript DS, signed “Daniel Boone” (Daniel Boone’s cousin), “John W. Lilliston,” and “William Boone,” as witnesses, one page, 13 x 16, December 19,

US Deputy Marshal commissioned on August 31, 1886, in the Western District at Fort Smith, Arkansas serving under Marshal Jacob Yoes. Partly-printed DS

Rare printed speech, one page, 8.5 x 12, titled at the top, “Speech of Guy M. Bryan, Member for Brazoria, On a Joint Resolution for the Relief of the

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Baylor University letterhead, July 11, 1895. Letter to Tyler Harn, the Adjutant Pat Cleburne Camp. In full: “I enclose you $1

A rural settlement located in far west-central Logan County, Oklahoma, Cimarron City takes its name from the nearby Cimarron River, which flows throug

Confederate Governor of Texas. Clark assumed office in 1861 when Sam Houston refused to swear allegiance to the Confederacy. Partly-printed DS, one pa

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Cody in a buckskin jacket and hat, signed and inscribed in black ink “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo

Desirable double ink signature, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 slip. In very good condition, with mild block of toning over

Lawyer, farmer, and statesman from Waco (1829–1897) who served as the 15th Governor of Texas from 1874 to 1876. Partly-printed DS, one page, 10 x 8.5,

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.25 x 9.25, United States Senate letterhead, December 10, 1884. Letter to Marshall Taukensly. In full: “Yours in behalf

Colt 3rd Model 1851 Navy Revolver, .36 cal, serial #89149, 7.5?octagonal barrel, varnished walnut grips, all numbers match, including the wedge. Dark

Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver, .36 cal, #1009, 7.5? round barrel, walnut grips. Left side of the frame is marked “Colts Patent,” with brass triggergua

Inventor of the Colt revolver and founder of the Colt Firearms Company (1814–1862). ALS signed “Saml. Colt,” one page, 4.5 x 7, November 27, 1852. Sho

Partly-printed DS, 8 x 4, March 15, 1861. Treasury warrant issued to Texas Ranger Captain L. S. Ross for one hundred dollars for “part pay as Captain

Texas woman (1827–1870) was captured in 1836 by Comanches during the raid of Fort Parker. She adapted to Comanche life during 24 years of captivity, t

Member of the Republic of Texas Congress and later of the State Senate, and mayor of Brownsville, Texas (1815–1897). He received the nickname 'R...

Brother of American Express founder William C. Fargo (1829–1915) who himself later served as president of that company. Partly-printed DS, signed “J.

Businessman (1818–1881) who co-founded the famous express firm Wells, Fargo & Co., served as president of American Express, and later directed t...

Former journalist and army officer who was then surveyor general of the Oregon Territory. ALS signed “C. K. Gardner,” three pages on two adjoining she

New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. In 1901 he was appointed customs colle

War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “Ben. E. Roper,” one page, 4.25 x 2.25, February 23, 1864. Tax receipt given to Mrs. Mary Jones for five dollars “

Lawyer and Union general in the Civil War (1827–1883) who also served one term as the 14th Governor of Texas from 1870–1874. Partly-printed DS, one pa

Chiricahua Apache (1829–1909) who attained the status of legend for his steadfast defense of Native American lands against the United States governmen

Manuscript DS, 27 lightly-lined pages, 8 x 12.5, September 13, 1865. An abstract of title for the Stranger Gold and Silver Mining Company in Lander Co

War-dated LS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8, Independence, April 5, 1862. Letter to William S. Oldham. In full: “In hopes that my lette

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, April 24, 1856. Letter to R. A. Harden Esq. In full: “Yours of the 21 is received, and in reply permit me t

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.25 x 3.25, December 3, 1860. Treasury warrant for $151.50 for “protection of the frontier this amount being for service

ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, February 12, 1861. Letter to the Commanding Officer of Fort Mason, Texas. In full: “I have to request, that you will pay a

Booklet entitled “A Brief Account of the Proceedings of the Committee Appointed by the Yearly Meeting of Friends, held in Baltimore, for Promoting the

Booklet entitled “Accounts of Two Attempts Towards the Civilization of Some Indian Natives,” 5 x 7.5, 48 pages, printed in London in 1806 by Phillips

Original catalog from W. Elliot Woodward’s Fortieth Sale of Stone Relics, Etc. The Jenison Collection, held on June 24, 1881, 6.25 x 9.5, 25 pages. Se

Two very rare printed sheets of Indian names, broken into syllables for pronunciation and its derivation. One list is split into two sections and affi

Sheriff of Sierra County, California from 1862–1866. Partly-printed DS, signed “J. Kirkpatrick,” one page, 7.25 x 3, 1862. A receipt issued to Thomas

The Lake Superior Copper Company was the first company to actually produce copper in the Lake Superior region. The archive consists of 36 pieces relat

American showman (1860–1942) who began his career as a trapper and Pawnee interpreter and later became a partner in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Vin

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.25 x 3, October 12, 1894. Certificate regarding the arrest of David Avery. In part: “I certify…that I used my own team

Gambler, lawman, saloon keeper, journalist (1853–1921). In 1873, he left home and began working as a buffalo hunter and Indian scout in Dodge City, Ka

Known as the ‘Mother of Texas’, Long (1798–1880) because of the birth of her child on Bolivar Peninsula on December 21, 1821. She was not, however, as

Lawman of the Old West (1851–1944) who is best known as being one of The Three Guardsmen, the name given to Madsen and two other Deputy US Marshals wh

Manuscript DS, one page, 7 x 12.5, March 3, 1847. Contract between Menefee and Sealy for the use of a slave. In part: “Contract made…between G. B. Sea

Ornate partly-printed DS, signed “Louis C. Tiffany,” one page, 14.25 x 9.5, November 16, 1893. Terminal first mortgage fifty year five percent gold bo

Three partly-printed Navarro County Warrants: DS, one page, 8.25 x 7.25, Dated February 6, 1891. In part; “I, Seth Manning, do solemnly swear that Sam

Soldier in the Texas Revolution, a Texas Ranger, a US marshal, and a brigadier general in the army of the Confederate States during the American Civil

Celebrated American performer (1860–1926) whose legendary prowess as a markswoman earned her worldwide renown. At the tender age of 15, she bested vau

US Representative from Texas (1837–1902) who also served in the Confederate Army in the First Texas Regiment. ALS signed “Thomas P. Ochiltree,” one pa

Collection of 12 original and desirable postcards from the Ezra Meeker ‘Oregon Trail Expedition’ of 1906–1911, all published by Meeker’s Seattle publi

A Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency wanted poster, 8.5 x 11, offering a $250 reward for George Bogart wanted for embezzlement. Poster shows an ima

Sharps 1863 Saddle Ring Carbine, #C, 17356, .52 cal percussion, 22? round barrel, bore has strong six grove rifling with scattered light pitting. Barr

Governor of Texas from 1887–1891 and a Confederate States Army general during the American Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “L. S. Ross,” one page

An impressively large and stunningly decorated Old West steer horn, measuring approximately 21?around the curve, circa 1850–1870, and lavishly adorned

Manuscript DS, signed “Ballinger Bank for Appellant Kerby,” ten pages, 8 x 12.5, 1854. Lengthy legal document, headed at the top, “Appeal from Austin

Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan whose Indian name was Sagoyewatha (c.1758–1830). He negotiated on behalf of his nation with t

ALS signed “E. Sterling C. Robertson,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 14, 1861. Letter to William Beck Ochiltree. In full: “This will be han

Smith (1805–1886) was a pioneer physician, diplomat and official of the Republic of Texas, referred to as ‘the father of Texas medicine.’ Collection o

Horace B. Smith and Daniel Wesson originally formed the Volcanic Repeating Arms company in 1852, and in 1856 went on to form their own company bearing