William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Autograph Letter Signed.

CODY, William F. [Buffalo Bill].

$4,200.00

Item Number: 146494

Rare autograph letter signed by the amazing Buffalo Bill Cody to Henry Hersey. Octavo, one page on impressively illustrated ‘Buffalo Bill’ Miller & Arlington Wild West Show stationary, the letter reads in full, “Read your telegram to send $500 to apply on the 3000 note to U.S. Printing Co. as I can earn $600 today please find it enclosed payable to your order. A storm today came near to putting us out of business. And electric lightning and wind storm following several days of intense heat. It killed our afternoon house. And this is the best house in New England.” In near fine condition with a loss to the upper left corner.

One of the most famed figures of the American Old West, Buffalo Bill founded Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1883, a circus-like attraction that toured throughout the United States annually, and, beginning in 1887 in Great Britain and Europe. Buffalo Bill's Wild West included a variety of characters from horse-culture groups from the world over with feats of skill, staged races and sideshows.