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200. WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917) "Buffalo Bill", American scout ans showman, he started his career as a rider with the Pony Express, and in later years organized and promoted"Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show". A.L.S. "Cousin Will",1p. 4to., New Rochelle, NY, [n.d.], to Frank and Nellie complaining of tough business breaks. In part: "...Twice we had managed men who were ready to put up $150,000 to back me with a new show. And that man Tammen has scared them out by telling them that he had a contract for my services for 1916, which he hasn't. But he still thinks if I can't get out with a show, I'll come back and make more money for him, which will never do. However, I haven't given up...send me some more headache powders..." Fine.$700-900
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