Lawman best remembered as the killer of notorious gunfighter Billy the Kid on July 14, 1881. Ironically, Garrett and Bonney had once been friends before they ended up on opposite sides of the law. TLS signed “P. F. Garrett,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Executive Department, Territory of New Mexico letterhead, April 1, 1897. Letter to George Wallace, who was vying for the position of Governor for the Territory of New Mexico. In full, “If the enclosed letter is of any service to you please accept the same with my best wishes that you may be speedily appointed. I know whereof I speak when I say that New Mexico will continue to need as her chief executive a man who will uphold the law and discharge his duty without fear or favor, and in this I believe I make no mistake in giving you my unqualified indorsement [sic].” Two horizontal mailing folds, collector’s notation under signature, a light shade of toning and a few wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
