GARRETT PAT: (1850-1908) Lot n° 583

GARRETT PAT: (1850-1908) American Lawman, Bartender and Customs Agent of America's Old West, famous for his pursuit and shooting of Billy the Kid. D.S., P. F. Garrett, two pages, oblong 4to, Jarilla, New Mexico, 12th December 1899. The attractive partially printed document is a share certificate for one hundred shares of $10 each of the capital stock of The Alabama Gold and Copper Mining Company, numbered 50 and issued to W. H. H. Llewellyn. Signed by Garrett at the foot in his capacity as Secretary of the company and countersigned by J. M. Llewellyn (most likely a relative of the shareholder) in his capacity as President. With the gold foil blind embossed seal affixed to the lower left corner. Scarce. VG £1200-1800