Famed lawman and gunfighter (1854–1924) who began his career as a deputy under Bat Masterson. ALS signed “Wm. Tilghman,” two pages, 8.5 x 10.75, Lincoln County sheriff letterhead, February 24, 1903. Letter to his wife, in part (spelling and grammar retained): “I have been working for several days past to have the fire ordinance that was passed by the council some time backed repealed and I had it done last night at the council meeting. We had quite a fight but I won on a vote of five councilmen for repeal and two against so I guess now I will get to build my barn…There was the largest crowd at the convention in Oklahoma City I ever saw in Oklhoma. There was hundreds of people there from Ind. Tery, Texas, Kansas & Missouri and there was a delegation of representative men from Guthrie, Enid & Lawton there to try and hold the next convention at their respecting city’s.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a beautiful custom-made leatherbound presentation folder. Provenance: Warren Anderson, 1995. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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