TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, July 27, 1927. Patton writes to breeder Alfred Carter in Kamuela, Hawaii. In part: “While I was in California Major C. L. Scott of the remount service wrote me saying that he had received my report of the horses purchased from you and that as a result of these he was most delighted with the type of horse…. The result of this was that Scott would like to buy from forty to fifty more horses for use at the Cavalry School, Fort Riley, Kansas. He requested me to find out from you whether you would be willing to sell approximately that number (40 to 50) of your colts by the T. B. sires at the same price as paid for the last lot that is $180.00 per horse. Of course I realise that asking only for horses from certain sires is more to the advantage of the Government than to that of the ranch. On the other hand you might feel that having the horses selected for a special place where only the best are sent would be worth something…. The transport Meigs will be by here towards the end of August or the first of September and if the horses are sold we would want to ship them on her.” In fine condition, with rusty corner staple holes well away from text and a very faint stain in a blank area. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
