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LOT 93
Three Framed Documented Relating to Sheriff Pat Garrett and the Mysterious Fountain Case - NSN. These three documents are contains with in
a 25 by 25 inch frame. The document
on the upper left is a subpoena from
the Territory of New Mexico for James
Lewis, William Baker, Lemuel Tanner, James Gould, Lee Green and Jacob Gould to testify in a case against James Gilliland and others in September 1898. The sheriff ’s return slip signed by Garrett lists $6.50 in expense. On
the bottom left is a warrant dated March 13, 1899, for Gilliland’s arrest for larceny of a calf. The notes to the left indicate there is a note on the other side reading “Non Est Garrett Sheriff.” Gilliland was one of the suspects in the disappearance and presumed murders of Albert Jennings Fountain and his son Henry in 1896. Garrett as sheriff of Dona Ana County formed a posse to track down Gilliland and his presume accomplices, William McNew and Oliver Lee. When an arrest attempt was made on July 12, 1898, the suspects opened fire, mortally wounding one of Garrett’s men after which a truce was arranged in an attempt to save Deputy Kent Kearney’s life. The suspects later surrendered themselves elsewhere. Gilliland and Oliver Milton Lee were acquitted of being involved in the Fountain case and were not held responsible for killing one of Garrett’s posse members during an attempted arrest. See Lot 90 for more details on Jennings and the case.
CONDITION: Very good with distinct writing, dots of adhesive, and general some tears on the return slip. The frame has absent glass and mild wear including mounting holes.
Provenance: The Thomas Minckler Collection of Western Americana;
The Ruidoso River Museum Collection.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 94
November 1880 Expense Report Signed
by Lincoln County Sheriff Pat F. Garrett -
This is one of several very rare and historically significant documents signed by legendary western lawman Patrick F. Garrett featured in this auction. The document is dated “November 28th, 1880” and lists the expenses of “Pat F. Garrett
for arresting & taking care off and committing
Samuel Cook to the County Prison To Wit.”
The expenses include a $1 service fee, $30 for
mileage, $86 for a guard, $15 for transportation, $8 for board, and $1 for committing to prison for a total of $141. The last section reads: “Thereby certify that the above is a true statement of the necessary expenses in arresting, careing [sic] for, and committing Samuel Cook to the County prison. [signed] Pat. F Garrett Sheriff Lincoln County.” This would have been one of Garrett’s first arrests after becoming Lincoln County Sheriff in 1880. The note below the document provides some context and explains that Samuel Cook was an outlaw busted for fraudulent selling of cattle or larceny along with Frank Wheeler. The document measures approximately 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches and
is contained within a 24 by 20 wood frame. Be sure to see Lot 89 and Lot 90 for Garrett’s presentation Colt Model 1877 and presentation Lincoln County Sheriff badge, as well as additional information on his life and career. CONDITION: Very good with distinct writing and minimal age related wear. The frame is good with some minor scrapes and dings and holes from mounting screws.
Provenance: The Ruidoso River Museum Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 109