New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. In 1901 he was appointed customs collector in El Paso, Texas, where he served for five years before retiring. Garrett was fatally ambushed near Las Cruces; his suspected murderer, Jim ‘Deacon’ Miller, was never brought to justice. ALS signed “P. F. Garrett,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of El Paso letterhead, January 12, 1902. Letter to his wife. In part: “I ship to Las Cruces 500# of corn to night pay the freight unit, and tell Poe to send most of it to the Ranch first opportunity. I am yet well enough to start on the trip I spoke of yet, expect to go on Friday will be gone about a week.” In fine condition, with a few unobtrusive brushes to ink. An especially interesting letter with Garrett’s mentions of his ranch and Las Cruces. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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