Lot 1069
James, Frank (1843-1915), Famous American outlaw and older brother of Jesse James.
Autograph Letter Signed "Ben", two pages (both sides of the same leaf), 8" x 11", St. James Castle (Gallatin Missouri), October 11, 1883, to his wife Annie James in which he expresses his domestic side, saying, in part:
"Why you are becoming right affectionate in you 'old age' I am so glad you are. And it seems a long time since you have seen your 'Hubby'. Does it. I too miss my precious ones and wish I was with you…"
He then continues with his discussions about strategy with his defense attorney (Judge John F. Philips and General C. T. Garner) in part:
"Mr. Garner was up to see me yesterday and he and me agree on this question of bail. He says I ought to be out and he is going to do all he can to get me. But as Philips is the Sr counsel they all will have to go according to his instructions. I am of the opinion he will consent to make an application for bail…"
Very Fine; professionally matted and framed, together with the original envelope in which James mailed the letter, to 13" x 17" (open on both sides to display both pages of the letter). That frame is then hinged onto a 19½" x 30¼" display frame below a portrait of James and a descriptive plaque; the framed document can then be lifted to reveal not only the second page of the letter, but mounted under the frame is an engraved plaque containing the letter's full transcription.
Estimate $4,000 - 5,000
Expertization: Kenneth Rendell COA.
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