The Man Who Found Living Proof of Billy the Kid for Just $2

While William(Billy the Kid) Bonney was in jail for the second time, he wrote a letter on March 21, 1881. Although it is not in the same type of format that we are used to, remember that Billy the Kid was orphaned at a young age and had to live on the streets as an outlaw committing petty crimes since he was 14 years old. Just the letter alone sold for $32,000. 

The letter reads:

Santa Fe New Mexico

March 21st .81

Gov: Lew Wallace

Dear Sir

Time is short now. Will you meet me as you promised. Please respond by return bearer. I ask for a few moments. Time is short.

Yours

WH Bonney

“Will you meet me as promised,” may indicate that the Governor and Billy had already discussed a prior meeting.