2006-03
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2006
CODY, William F. "Buffalo Bill" (1845-1917). American folk hero, Indian scout, buffalo hunter and showman who created our image of the wild west and brought it alive for millions. Autograph Letter Signed, "Bill Cody" 2p. quarto, on separate "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" gold embossed lettersheet, Alma, Michigan, July 5, 1901, with fantastic content, it reads in part: "...in my business I have got to be Johnie on the spot all the time. When I don't go to Oklahoma City and meet the Old Timers, then its Willie on a drunk. But it looks now as though I can soon quit being Johnie on the spot and be Willie behind a mint julep. For lots are selling in Cody town for $750, and I have got them to sell. Am now building a hotel there, and selling lots of land, have struck some good gold and copper prospects, have plenty of cattle & horses, and ranches and some day you and the Madame come and visit the old man. And he won't give a d__m whether he hits a glass ball or not. Am glad you are alright and many thanks to you and your friend in regard to the war tax...Your old friend Bill Cody" with post script in blue pencil "Spoke Gen. Miles about Ben Clark, The General said he would take care of Ben. Bill." VG.
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