New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. Garrett himself was fatally ambushed near Las Cruces; his suspected murderer, Jim “Deacon” Miller, was never brought to justice. ALS, signed “P. F. Garrett,” one lightly lined page, 8.5 x 11, July 21, 1892. Garrett writes to his wife. In full: “I received a letter from you yesterday. Was glad to learn that you are all well and enjoying the visit. I must say I am not enjoying myself any to brag about. I hope you will come home at once in fact. I expect to get a letter today from you saying that you will start right away, therefore I will not write much. Don’t expect for me to come after. I can’t do so but you must come home at once as I will be compeled [sic] to leave on a business trip to N. Mex. shortly. Yours….” Matted with an image to an overall size of 15.5 x 26.5. Intersecting folds (one lightly touching “F”) and a few mild wrinkles, otherwise fine, clean, bright condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.
