He pens a letter in correspondence to an individual stating they are relatives in which
Masterson quickly replies with otherwise!
Autograph Letter Signed: "W.B. Masterson". 2 pages, 8x10, loosely placed in 9½x11½ folio.
Accompanied by original mailing envelope; heavily toned, soiled and worn. December 31,
1905, New York City, written to "Mr. Watson F. Masterson" of Ramsey, West Virginia. In
full: "Dear Sir. Without going into details can assure you that we are not related; even
remotely. My father was born in this state eighty years ago and moved to Illinois where I
was born fifty one years ago. There are a great many families of Mastersons in Missouri
and Iowa none of whom are related to mine. My father had but one brother and he was
several years the eldest and has been dead about forty years and died without issue. Very
respectfully." Masterson (1853-1921) was an American frontier gambler and buffalo hunter
and a scout for the United States Army. Masterson was also a lawman, serving as a deputy
in Dodge City, Kansas alongside Wyatt Earp and later sheriff for Ford County, Kansas
(1877-1879), as well as town marshal of Trinidad (1881-1882) and later, during the
administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, as a U. S.
Writing from prison in Stillwater, Minnesota, the outlaw thanks a
state senator for a speech advocating his release.
Autograph Letter signed twice: "Cole Younger", 2 pages,
7½x12¼. Stillwater, Minnesota, 1899 March 26. Signed on both pages. To
"Hon. M. G. Daly, Senate Chambers, St Paul, Minnesota". In full
(spelling errors in original): "Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Greene and Hon. G. H.
Schurmer was here to day. Wish I could repeat all they said in regard to the
speech you made in the Senate in favor of the Wilson Bill. I had read what
little the papers give and felt very grateful. But if posable I would
feel still more after hearing them speak so highly. They were wishing I could
have herd you. I told them I would feel very happy as it was if you could
only here them praising you. They said everone said it was one of the best
speeches made in the Senate during the session. Let me assure you there will
never be any act of ours in or out of prison that will caus you to regret having
extended a helping hand to us in this our hour of distress and our heart felt
gratitude is yours in full and our wish will ever be that Gods best blessings
will fal upon you and your Family and believe us truly your ture and greatful
but unfortunate friends. [signature] Over.…"
The former Civil War Union general accepts the invitation of Ohio Senator John
Sherman to act as Marshal for the Ceremonies at the dedication of the Washington
Monument.
Manuscript LS: "P.H. Sheridan" as Lieutenant General, 1½p, 7½ x 9¾ lined sheet, front
and verso (hinged to show both sides of letter). Washington, D.C., 1884 December 12. On
letterhead of Headquarters, Army of the United States to Hon. John Sherman, U.S. Senate.
Begins: "My dear Sir". In full: "I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of
December 11th. communicating the resolution unanimously adopted by the Commission,
inviting me to 'act as Marshal on the day of the ceremonies, to arrange the details of
the procession and assign to the different organizations their places in the line.'
Accepting with pleasure the duty thus assigned me, I beg that you will convey to the
commission my high appreciation of the distinguished honor conferred upon me.…"
4¼x6½ cabinet card photo, signed both as W.F. Cody and as Buffalo
Bill
Cabinet Card Photograph signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'". B/w,
4¼x6½. Superb portrait of William F. Cody with his desirable double
signature. Photographer's imprint, "Gessford/238 Fifth Ave./N.Y.", at lower
mount. William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) was a rider for the Pony Express
in 1860, a scout for the Kansas Cavalry against the Indians (1863) and served in
the U.S. Army in the Civil War (1863-1865). From 1867-1868, he furnished buffalo
meat for the Union Pacific Railroad construction crews, earning his nickname,
"Buffalo Bill". Cody was a scout for the 5th U.S. Cavalry from 1868-1872 and in
1876. From 1872-1883, he was on stage as an actor at first in E.Z.C. Judson's
play, Scouts of the Plains. He organized Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in
1883 and toured the United States and Europe successfully for over 30 years.
Fine condition.
Extremely rare autograph letter written by Western outlaw Frank James to his wife
and son from an Alabama jail (1884), discussing the hardships of imprisonment, his
feelings of betrayal by "my pretended friends", and family attendance at his coming
trial. Contained in a 9x14½ brown leather folio with a b/w photo of James. Autograph
and signed material by James is extremely rare and highly desirable!
Rare autograph letter signed "Frank James". 2 pages, 8½x14, 1 sheet, front and verso, ruled
paper. Comes in a 9x14½ (27x28¼ unfolded) brown leather folio with a 5¼x6¼ b/w photo of
James and a Charles Hamilton letter of authentication. Dated: Mar. 12, 1884. James wrote
this letter to his wife and son after surrendering and awaiting trial for bank robbery.
"My Dear Wife and Robert... I am truly in hope I may not be ill any more while in jail
at least... the only money I spend is for stamps and tobacco... As I write it rains and the
heavy peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning very nearly raises me out of my
chair... I have scarcely any fire and think I will let it die... I am waiting very impatiently
for Mr. Cooper to come from the post office.…"
A signed card and piece of fabric from Earhart's original Lockheed Vega 5B.
Collection comprised of:
1.) Card signed “Amelia Earhart”. 3½ x 1½, toned. Small smudge at “t”. Fine condition. 2.)
Fabric tile, 2 inches x 2 inches affixed to a 13x18 poster. This swatch of fabric is from the
original Lockheed Vega 5B flown by Amelia Earhart when she became the first women to make
a nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic (May 20-21, 1932). Earhart made the 3260-kilometer
flight from Harbor Grace, newfoundland to Culmore, Londonderry, Northern Ireland in 14
hours 54 minutes. On August 24-25, 1932, in the same Vegas, Earhart flew from Loas
Angeles, California to Newark New Jersey covering the 3940 kilometers in 19 hours 5 minutes.
This was the first solo nonstop transcontinental flight by a woman. The Lockheed Vegas is now
part of the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. Earhart established other
aviation records that did not include "woman", such as first Hawaii-to-mainland solo
and first Mexico City-to-New York flight (both 1935). In 1937, Earhart was lost over the
Pacific in an attempted around-the-world flight. Framed to an overall size of 28¾ x 26¼.
Frame exhibits wearing at corners.
The former outlaw assigns all rights, including the Dalton name, to his stepdaughter.
TLS: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 6x8. Hollywood, California, 1936 March 9. To his
stepdaughter Jennie Gilstrap Perrier, Skiatcok, Oklahoma. In full: "I hope this finds
you well and happy. My shoulder is getting worse. Your mother Julia and I borrowed
from your oil money when you were young to make my first picture, and also to pay
Double Day to print the book When The Daltons Rode. We have never repaid you. I am
making assignment of all my rights, title, and interest including the Dalton name, to your
mother Julia. This I am giving to you for the money I owe you, upon her passing, and any
interest in my brother Frank Dalton's name that I used in the motion picture. There are
no other Dalton heirs, and all in perpetuum rights are yours." 2 file holes at upper blank
margin. Lightly soiled, light stains at right margin. Overall, fine condition. Accompanied by an
unsigned Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage for Emmett Dalton and Julia A. Lewis,
1p, 8½ x 14. Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1908 September 1. 2 file holes at upper margin.
Lightly soiled, else fine condition. With Final Decree from the state of Oklahoma signed by the
Judge of the County Court, 1p, 8½ x 14.
The adventerous author signs "Ned Buntline, Ready for Game" on a photograph of
himself holding hunting rifle.
Photograph signed: "'Ned Buntline,'/Ready for Game." Sepia, 4¼ x 6¼ overall, image 3¾ x
5¼ (one surface). Studio photograph by Sarony of New York, signed with his penname.
A nautical term for the rope at the bottom of a square sail, the name Buntline was adopted from
his youthful navy days. Soldier, adventurer, and writer Edward Z.C. Judson (1823-1886) had
developed his sensational literary style in the 1840s, when he began submitting
exaggerated accounts of his adventures to "Knickerbocker Magazine". Arrested, shot at
and even hung once (someone cut the rope), in 1869, Judson "discovered" Western scout
William F. Cody, nicknamed him Buffalo Bill and exploited his adventures in books
and plays. Earlier, Judson had helped organize the anti-foreign, anti-labor American
Party, better known, thanks to Judson, as the Know-Nothing Party (1850-1856). By the
1870s, with hunting and fishing as his primary pastimes, the shooting, wild author of nearly
400 novellas, termed "dime novels", had settled down with his fourth wife in Stamford,
New York.
McLeod signs a document detailing the expenses and commitments required of a guide
on an upcoming fur trapping trip.
Partly Printed DS: "A.N. McLeod", 1p, 6½ x 11¾. Montreal, Canada, 1820 October 20. In
French, translated. In full: "BEFORE THE NOTARIES of the Province of Lower-Canada in
Montreal, residing there, undersigned: was present Joseph Alexis Jeussaume de Rigaute
Who has voluntarily committed himself and commits himself by these presents to
Messrs. William McGillivray, Simon McGillivray, Archibald Norman McLeod,
Thomas Thain, and Henry Mackenzie, of Montreal, Merchants and associates, under
the name of McTAVISH, McGILLIVRAYS & Co.…"
34x35½ buckskin, signed by an impressive collection of Western
artists in the 1970s, triple matted and custom framed for display. Some of the
artists have added drawings in a Native American theme. Many signers have strong
connections with the State of Montana and the Blackfoot Nation.
Original Art signed: Buckskin bearing nearly 100 signatures. An
unknown artist has drawn a large teepee in the center of the buckskin. Many of
the signers have embellished their autograph with Western-themed drawings
(teepees, horse heads, cattle brands, etc.). Some have dated their signatures,
with the range of dates extending from 1970 to 1977. Many of the signers have
a close connection with the state of Montana. The signers include the
following: OLAF WIEGHORST (1899-1988), born in Jutland, Denmark, is best
known for his poignant portrayals of the American West. Wieghorst's paintings
have sold for more than $450,000. and his signed Lithographs for up to $12,000.
His most famous work, Native Madonna, was published as a lithograph in 1972.
Sioux painter and sculptor EARL EDER (b. 1944) has been a key
figure in contemporary Indian art since the 1960s. His works are included in the
collections of many museums, and of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington.
Readying his TE Ranch and stating that his Wild West Show is "doing
big".
ALS: "Col" with "Cody" in text, 1p,
8¼x11¼. New York, no year April 7. With an original
"Buffalo Bill's/Wild West" envelope addressed by Cody to:
"Mattie & Eli Jer[?]/TE Ranch/Ishawood/Big Horn Co W[yoming]."
Postmarked Owensboro, KY, May 10, 1901. In 1895, Cody began moving
cattle to Wyoming. He received a large herd from his friend and hunting
companion, Mike Russell. The herd wore the TE brand. Thus Cody named his ranch
the TE Ranch. The TE was once rated at 4600 acres, but Cody added other ranches
to it and the conglomerate was considered his Big Horn Basin Holdings. He was
about 50 when he bought the TE and he considered it a haven from the world. To
Mattie & Eli. In full: "The wild west show doing big. Now my
dear good friends-the next two months you have got lots to do-hire plenty men-to
get the crops in-plow lots of new ground-get in every acre you can-Make a good
big garden-clean up all the deadwood in the timber pasturers (sic)-And
plant grass seed among the trees-don't cut any green bushes or trees. Keep it
for shelter-Make flower bed around house-Mrs Cody coming in July. She likes
flowers. Keep things going fast.…"
Rare pictograph painting on buffalo hide by the Blackfoot Indian Chief.
Pictograph on buffalo hide. Roughly 12½ x 5½. The Blackfoot Indian Chief painted in
pictograph form, events, and scenes from a Plains Indian's point of view. This piece of Buffalo
hide, painted on the tanned side, came from a complete hide blanket which retained the “Fur”
on one side for warmth and the pictographs on the other side for decoration. Shown among the
pieces recovered from the blanket, are scenes of buffaloes and horses, some of which include a
“Red Man” to represent the Indian. Pictographs of American Plains Indians are generally very
simple in structure and self-explanatory. The use of natural colors represents true symbols, while
unnatural colors have a special meaning. The Plains Indians were very graphic and used other
forms of picture writing such as in sign language, smoke signals, trail signs, language feathers and
blankets. A blanket that was painted or woven with special designs was often an
autobiographical account of its creator.
Blackfoot Indian Chief Two Guns White Calf (1872-1934) frequently posed for artists and
was a popular attraction at Glacier National Park. The park abuts the Indian reservation which
was established in 1855 for the southernmost branch of the tribe.
Her rare signature on a 4x2½ card, matted and then attached to an 11x16
reproduction of a poster publicizing her show
Signature: "Annie Oakley", 4x2½ card. Affixed to a 4¼x2¾ matte which
in turn is affixed to a larger matte 11¼x16, which features a reproduction of a
poster publicizing her appearance. Sharpshooter Annie Oakley (1860-1926) toured
vaudeville circuits and circuses with her husband, Frank Butler, whom she
married in 1876 when she was 16. She starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
from 1885-1902. Oakley was called "Little Sure Shot" because she was only five
feet tall. On this poster, with six illustrations of her in action, she is
called "the peerless wing and rifle shot". Oakley's life story was told in
Irving Berlin's 1946 musical, Annie Get Your Gun, currently enjoying a
successful revival on Broadway. Her signature is rare in any form.
Signature slightly lifted from the matte at its lower edge. Fine
condition.
B/w photograph of Annie Oakley from the chest up in a white blouse and jacket. This
photo is especially unusual because it shows her without the rows of shooting medals
that she often wore. Anything signed by Oakley is exceedingly rare.
Photograph mount signed: "Compliments. of/Annie. Oakley." on verso. B/w, 4¼x6½ overall,
image 4x5½ (two surfaces). Photograph by Gray, 1030 Tremont St., Boston (imprint at lower
margin). Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to
a Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a
breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm
with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie
married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing
personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined
Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where Annie was a star for 17 years. The
five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Sitting Bull and used it in
her promotional materials. In 1901, she and her husband decided to retire from public life.
Rare, 1914 typed letter signed by the Western lawman on New York Morning
Telegraph letterhead signed by the Western lawman while he was a sports writer at the
paper. It's addressed to Robert M. Wright, author of Dodge City, The Cowboy Capital
and laments the sale of Wright's "meritorious volume". With three typed manuscript
pages from Wright's book on the murder of Masterson's brother Ed.
Typed letter signed "W. B. Masterson" in purple ink. 1 page, 8½x11, on letterhead of the New
York Morning Telegraph. Feb. 4, 1914. Addressed to the Honorable R. N. Wright, Dodge
City, Kansas. In full: "My dear Bob:- I got your letter yesterday and hasten to reply for
fear I'll forget it as I find it is quite easy for me to forget things now. I am indeed sorry
that the book doesn't sell more readily than it does for it really is a meritorious
volume. I will call Mr. Price's attention to what you say regarding his writing from time
to time stories from the book and believe as you do that will help its sale immensely.
What is required to stimulate the sale of a book is advertising and unless that is done
there is little demand for a book no matter how interesting it is.…"
4x8 broadside containing Longfellow's famous poem, "The Revenge of
Rain-in-the-Face," signed by the Sioux warrior at the World Columbian Exposition in
Chicago in 1893
Broadside signed in pencil: "Rain in the Face", 1 page, 4x8, Affixed with clear tape to 5¾ x
9¾ book paper. Printed text of "The Revenge of Rain-in-the-Face," an 8-stanza poem by
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Additional printed text at bottom: "'Rain-In-The-Face' is now
on exhibition at the Sitting Bull Log Cabin Exhibit on Midway Plaisance next to
Military Camp, World's Fair Grounds." Lakota Sioux war chieftain Rain in the Face
(1835-1905) was already a veteran warrior of battles with other Native American nations,
including the Cheyenne when he battled US troops for the first time in a raid against Fort Totten,
in what is now North Dakota, in 1866. Arrested by Captain Thomas Custer in 1874 on the
orders of General George Armstrong Custer (Thomas' brother) on murder charges,
Rain in the Face escaped, and joined Sitting Bull's war band before the Battle of the
Little Big Horn (June 25, 1876). Surviving details of that battle, which annihilated
Custer's 7th Cavalry troopers, are conflicting.
Rare, signed, sepia-toned photograph of Annie Oakley holding a double-barreled
shotgun in a gloved hand. Materials signed by Oakley are extremely rare and desirable!
Photograph mount signed "Annie. Oakley.". B/w sepia-toned, 3¾x5½ photo mounted on a
4¼x6½ card with rounded edges. Cabinet card photograph by Baker's Art Gallery, Columbus,
Ohio. Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to a
Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a
breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm
with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie
married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing
personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined
Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where Annie was a star for 17 years. The
five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Sitting Bull and used it in
her promotional materials. In 1901, she and her husband decided to retire from public life.
However, shooting was in her blood, and the Butlers continued to make appearances around
the country.
Signed photo and photo mount both as W.F. Cody and Buffalo Bill.
Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'/To Ormsby
Trench/1903". B/w, 7x9 overall, image 3¾x5½ (two surfaces). Photo by Marceau Studios,
258 Fifth Avenue, New York. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing
thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody's theatrical career was launched
in 1872 with re-enactments of Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle,
becoming a master showman. Vintage mount is lightly foxed, soiled and slightly stained with
some wear at edges. Photo is lightly soiled and slightly foxed. Signature and inscription in fine
condition.
Before leaving on a ship, probably on tour, "Little Sure Shot" writes to
friends.
EXTREMELY RARE ALS: "Annie Oakley", 2p,
5¼x8½, separate sheets. On stationery of Eastern Steamship Lines,
Brocton, Mass., no year, September 24. Begins: "Dear Friends".
In full, with grammatical errors and misspellings: "I realy am ashamed
to think that I neglected to write you. and send our sincere regrets to dear
Allice. But when I think it all over, I feel that God does things for our own
good and the poorer Boy is better off and happier than he was away from his
little Wife and Baby. The dear little photo is so cute. I would love to see you
all again. Fern is feeling better and is in an office 35oo per week &
percentage. And we hope that her Mother will strike oil on her farm. 5 wells on
2 next farms all paying. I havent been well. 5 weeks in N.Y.C. and only got one
dress made. We sail in 5 minutes so must see & mail this. Bushels of love to
all from both." Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley
Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she
began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first.
Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman.
Rare sepia-toned photo of a middle-aged Younger, one of Quantrill's Raiders during
the American Civil War, and a member of the James-Younger gang.
Inscribed photograph mount signed "To/W. A. Bell./Yours Truly/Cole Younger". B/w
sepia-toned, 4¼x7¼ photo affixed to an 8x12 sheet of brown cardstock. Younger
(1844-1916) was one of Quantrill's Raiders, a notorious band of American Civil War
guerillas, as well as a member of the James-Younger Gang with Frank and Jesse
James. Younger, a Missourian, joined William Quantrill after Union-supported bandits from
Kansas killed his father. He participated in Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, Kansas, one of
the worst atrocities of the war, in which about 180 people were killed. After the war,
Younger became an outlaw with brothers James, John and Robert, later joining the James
brothers, who had also been members of Quantrill's Raiders. He may have felt forced into
crime; a new state constitution passed after the Civil War severely curtailed the rights of former
Confederate sympathizers. Younger robbed trains and banks and murdered policemen
and civilians from at least 1868 until Sept. 7, 1876. On that day, the James-Younger Gang
tried to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota.
The original, hand-written note authorizing John Condon to act on their behalf during
the 1932 ransom investigation of their kidnapped son!
Charles Lindbergh was America's hero. The "Lone Eagle's" intrepid voyage across the Atlantic,
in 1927, inspired a public loyalty to Lindbergh that endured long after the flight's successful
conclusion. In terms of aviation, Lindbergh did not rest on his laurels following his famed
Atlantic crossing. He continued to blaze new airborne trails, often accompanied by his wife,
Anne (1906-2001). Lindbergh (1902-1974) was more than just the first man to fly the Atlantic
alone. His solo journey captured the imagination of an adoring public on numerous
psychological levels. That his quest was bold and daring, and thus resonant with the nation's
collective spirit of adventure, is obvious. The consequences of his success were equally clear.
Lindbergh was revered as a national hero, given the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army Air
Corps, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and the first Distinguished Flying Cross,
and immersed in opportunities to leverage his new fame into wealth. As the voice of radio
developed during this period, the nation tuned in as much for news of Lindbergh as to indulge its
fascination with the new medium.
Signatures of Cody, Longstreet and other prominent Chicagoans of the era, collected
on both sides of a 6x4 sheet in 1899.
Signatures on both sides of a 6x4 sheet: "W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill'", "Nate Salsbury",
"John M. Burke /'Arizona John'", and "Allison Nailor, Jr.". Dated in unknown hand at left:
"April 20, 1899." On verso: "Yours Truly/James Longstreet/July 15 '99" and "Ferdinand
W. Peck". Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 40x20.
William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of
buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his wild west career herding
cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the
Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to
offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in
which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand. Cody's theatrical career was
launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his
first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until
1903.
While awaiting a hearing to appeal his conviction in the murder of Deputy Sheriff Charles
Webb, the twenty-two year-old gunslinger writes his uncle and Cousin Mat.
Excessively rare, spectacular content autograph letter signed twice "J. W. Hardin", 4p. 8vo.
5x8, [Jail in Austin, Texas], Feb. 21, 1875. In part: "...[original spellings retained]I now
Seat myself to write you a few lines to let you know that I am injoying Good health
through the Blessing of the all ruling power above. I am Doing as well as could be
expected. Am Still being treated well by my Keepers. They are very kind & and attentive
to me although there has been many (lies) told to them on the out-Side as well as the in
Side (even, by men that some would deem my friends) Some of whom would like to Lay
there crimes on me...my Load is heavier enough without being made a Scape goat for
others to ride of on. It is true that I am convicted for 25 yr but nevertheless I have never
took that which I could not Give without first being in emminent danger. but you Bet I
have always tried to protect my life and person when imposed on. Alltho the chances
have often times being against me which I hope you are well aware; but uncle it's every
hit on its own bottom...I have sent you 4 or 5 of Scot's & S.H.R. letters.…"
The only surviving Dalton Gang member writes a letter to a publisher regarding facts
surrounding his supposed shooting from the hip and the use of two guns.
Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", black ink, 1p, 8½ x 11. Hollywood, California, June
15, 1935. To Mr. C.W. Mowre/Dell Publications/New York City. In full: "Dear Mr.
Mowre:/Thank you for the two all western magazines you sent me last week. You
certainly gave me a large spriad (sic) this time. Its all appreciated if you never get paid.
"Chuch" told me that you had sent him a fan letter, last issue, giving me the devil for
saying the Pine Pinyons were on the Salt River, etc. Then, last week Mr. McBride, who
works on the L.A. Times here called my hand for saying in the last all western about
faning a gun, shooting from the hip and the two-gun man. He said "I thought you claimed
there was never such a man as that." Of course, he was a very good friend of mine and I
very easily talked him out of "When The Daltons Rode" and told him to use it as a
reference. I was too sick to read the articles at that time but you will not find any of that
two-gun bunk, shooting from the hip or gun faning, any where in "When The Daltons
Rode.Explorers & Western Americana | Appointments
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