Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys
Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 139
Lincoln County War Era Written Testimony c. 1881
Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500
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Featured in this lot Lincoln County War Era handwritten testimony of T. Lealine about the the stealing of The Tunstall Ranch cattle circa 1881; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. This is a handwritten testimony by T. Lealine as a sworn statement concerning Samuel Smith (deceased) herding Tunstall cattle and the outbreak of a "disease" and a stolen horse from the immediate vicinity of his ranch. The testimony shows the name of the witness and the deputy and county clerk certifying this testimony. The testimony comes with the original museum tag that reads as follows: 1879 Lincoln County document - mentions Tunstall cattle - signed with his mark "X". The condition of this handwritten testimonial is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this testimony is 11 5/8" x 7 7/8". LO-97
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