change in about any form, but particularly historical writings, comes from the lesser known. This subject, Miller, is far from being a dead horse. I, too, am looking forward to new information and theories which I know will be in the offing soon. As to the WWHA findings, that discussion was not helpful and was inconclusive. I figure one of these days it will be revisited.
pat garrett urgent note to governor curry Enter that in your search window to learn that Garrett was desperate for money and begged Curry for money. That is an error by authors. Garrett was begging... more
He walked the ground, he knew the people, his reporting is a primary source .... first-hand info. As a detective he had access to the company files. So far, the only fault I can find is minor, but he ... more
at least as reliable as anyone else. The best part of Siringo's writings are the descriptions of the people and places he visited in his ramblings. Of all those connected with the Lincoln County War, ... more
There is no agreement on this (per 2009 WWHA Roundup). Nobody knows who killed the Fountains, and people don't agree on who killed Garrett, though Wayne Brazel was tried and acquitted on a... more
Is by no means the definitive answer to who killed Garrett (or Fountain for that matter). It was the opinion of those involved in the discussion. Although a number of exceptional historians are... more
OTC, It doesn't hurt to ruffle a feather now and again. That's one of the ways that feathers get rid of the dust that collects if they are left undisturbed for too long. My observation is that most... more
OTC, I couldn't agree more — Mike Tower,Tue May 29 07:21
Mike, I am curious about why you say, "As to the WWHA findings, that discussion [the panel discussion on "Who Killed Pat Garrett?"] was not helpful and was inconclusive. I figure one of these days it ... more
Ellis, First, you had better go back a read the post. I did not say "as to the WWHA findings, that discussion was not helpful and was inconclusive. I figure one of these days it will be revisited." I ... more
Why don't you use your name rather than an alias, OldTexasCowboy? You are terribly confused about the message I posted. It was not in reply to your messages; it was in reply to Mike Tower's message... more
I did not read it that way. In any case, I am not hiding behind a sobriquet. The nickname Old Texas Cowboy dates to the earlier boards of a decade or more ago. Most know me by my name…Clifford... more
You may be referring to WWHA Ruidoso, and I was among the 333 attendees. Reminder of CAL'S reminder: "All historic facts are subject to change hourly." Lurking in dark places are collections to be... more
Well, someday I can say: "Read my book." Or, my notes. Another Garrett mystery, the endless supply of letters and such ... dabs here and there. What did the mother-load look like? I know, read my... more
I misspoke. I shouldn't have said nobody knows. I should have said there seem to be many fiercely held opinions, or prejudices, or beliefs. But no proof-positive has ever been advanced. Since Cal... more
In my home area are several valuable collections. All of us are in a quandary: where to place our collections. One of "us" includes a home library of over 2,000 books, many are rare; plus his... more
This discussion is not in my main area of specialty, but I have always had an interest in both the deaths of Pat Garrett and Albert Jennings Fountain. I had the good fortune back in the sixties and... more
Thanks to Betty Jay who introduced me to Robert N. Mullin, altho only in a small way, I think his research is aces. She shared with me a small bit of Robert N. Mullin's research that she had, that... more
Thank you Garry, a great letter. Mullin was a great person. He stayed three days in Lincoln, NM, at the Ellis home. You recall Lincoln history is sprinkled with the name Ellis. I visited with the... more
Cal, I agree about UTEP. The book collection and your papers really need to be preserved for posterity in a safe place. I just found out that the papers of one of the prominent attorneys who were... more
= Garrett's friend Tom Powers; Tom kept a detailed record of the weapons in his collection. They all had historic value. The executors abused their trust ... eventually the Judge was angry and... more