Lot 4492
Cody, William F (1846-1917) Scout and showman known as "Buffalo Bill"; one of the most colorful figures of the Old West. In 1883 he started his "Wild West" exhibition, which toured all over the world for thirty years. Superb Autograph Letter Signed ("Uncle W.F. Cody"), on "Buffalo Bill's Wild West - Touring Great Britain" stationery with an embossed gilt buffalo, Bradford England, Oct. 4, 1903, two pages (non-sequential, making it easy to frame). With original envelope addressed in his hand to his nephew Leonard Bell.
"Pardon Uncle Bill for not answering your letter before. I rec'd your photograph. You remind me so much of the only little pose of my own I ever had. I have a lovely little grandson. I send you his picture. His name is Cody…and if you will write him and tell him your name is Cody too and you are named after his Papa Cody he will surely write you. He is quite a hunter. Sometime I will take you both hunting with me…."
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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