Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles.ĪLFRED T. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Cody had begun his Wild West career herding cattle at age nine. Washington D.C."William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 18. Photographer imprint at lower mount reading: "Prince/Parisian Panel/31 Union Square. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY 6¾x9 black and white photograph mount with an exceptional quality image of the western icon, signed "W.F Cody, 'Buffalo Bill'" Inscribed Photograph Mount signed: "W.F Cody,/"Buffalo Bill"/To- W.S. I furnished the money and had Walls bid that in for me. Then Link advertised and sold a hotel of mine called Pahaska Tepee. There separately he sold the fixtures, paintings, etc - I furnished the money and had W.L. And sold the Irma hotel and four lots and bid it in him self. First Link got judgement for about $11,800. But if you do not hear from them, I'll write you all I know. In Part: “They can explain this situation to you better than I care for they have not kept me well footed. Letter to his attorney Henry Hersey regarding his grim financial situation. Cody" one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Chicago Shan-Kive and Round-Up letterhead. Various close associates liquidate Cody's assets so that he can pay his creditors. 'BUFFALO BILL' CODY The man known for his showmanship and scouting skills signed this handwritten letter concerning his financial issues. Garfield to admirers of her late husband requesting his autograph. This check was probably torn in half after he died to protect it from being used by an unauthorized party or, more likely, to be given by Mrs. The fact that this check is neither filled out nor dated, coupled with the fact that we have had completed checks of the same type filled out by another and signed by Garfield, indicates that President Garfield signed blank checks that were later to be filled out. July 1st/81, the day before his assassination. Garfield at the White House in Washington, D.C. Cowles, which reads, "This check was signed by Genl. Accompanied by: a handwritten note of provenance by S. GARFIELD Garfield, as President, signed the day before his 1881 assassination Right portion of a blank check signed: "J.A.
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