Texas Cattle Rustler Tells Story Of His Murder Convictions, His Life In Prison, Prison Conditions And Reform
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Seller: RJM Autographs and Antiques, Boston, MA, U.S.A.RJM Autographs and Antiques
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2025
Condition: Used
£ 188.65
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Cattle rustler Milt Good, who, along with his boss Tom Ross, were convicted of murdering two inspectors of the Southeastern Cattle Raisers Association. Offered here is Good's account as told to W.E. Lockhart, 1935, in an 88-page paperback entitled, "Twelve Years In a Texas Prison," autographed by Good on a printed page with his photograph, after he had been pardoned. [Extensive research on the case is included.] Good had been sentenced to 50 years, had escaped and was recaptured numerous times. Through the efforts of his wife, he was released in 12 years. Good defends the killings as self-defense. "I am still convinced that the plea was justified.I took a train to Seagraves. Upon my arrival there I met Tom Ross; and when he learned that I was in the market for steer calves, he insisted on my going to see some of his.I rode out to his ranch and spent Saturday and Sunday there; and Sunday evening he took me to Seminole where the trouble occurred.This shooting occurred about 8:00 p.m. on Sunday night, April 1, 1923. We then drove about ten miles north of Seminole to Sune Birdwell’s ranch and phoned to the sheriff.We returned to Seminole and gave our guns to the sheriff.The circumstances clearly entitled us to bail, but we were never granted the opportunity.We were compelled to spend twenty-two months in jail awaiting trial.The jail was guarded day and night by deputies armed with shot guns and every person was carefully searched before entering the court room.The crowds at the trial were the largest ever seen in Lubbock. The jury was not out long, and brought in a verdict of guilty; giving Tom Ross a sentence of thirty-five years in the penitentiary at Huntsville." The judge sentenced good to a double sentence, which his attorney protested. Good offered suggestions for improving the Texas Prison System. When he entered prison, there was no sewage system. Refuse of thousands was collected in buckets and thrown out. "Prisoners slept on old shuck mattresses with no springs.But now, due mainly to the efforts and good judgment of Lee Simmons, General Manager of the System, there is modern sewage and good steel beds with up-to-date mattresses." Some chipping on covers. Else in very good condition and a fine example of Western and Texas Americana. Everything we sell is guaranteed authentic forever to the original buyer. We also offer a 30-day return policy. If you discover a problem or are dissatisfied with an item, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to please every customer. We are pleased to be members of Preferred Autograph Dealers and Auction Houses, The Manuscript Society, The Ephemera Society and the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers. [AM 276].…
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RJM Autographs and Antiques
Boston, MA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2025
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RJM Autographs and Antiques is owned and operated by Bob Minnocci, who has been collecting and selling historic documents, autographs, books and antiques for more than 25 years. Our focus is to provide a broad range of material from many categories, including Revolutionary War, Civil War, abolitionist, slavery, political and Americana in general. We sell to collectors, dealers, museums, historical societies, universities all over the world. Every item is guaranteed to be authentic. We encourage inquiries about our inventory or items you would like to sell.…
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RJM Autographs and Antiques
MA, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
RJM Autographs and Antiques is owned and operated by Bob Minnocci, who has been collecting and selling historic documents and autographs for more than 25 years. Most of our business is conducted on line. We sell on a number of web platforms.
We will show items by appointment only at 662 Massachusetts Avenue, #6, Boston, MA 02118. Our email address is bminnocci@gmail.com. We can also be reached by telephone: 617-236-4893. Our goal is to please every customer. If you buy something from us and are unhappy with the purchase, please call or email us immediately.
Our focus is to provide a broad range of material from many categories, including Revolutionary War, Civil War, Colonial Americana, abolitionist, slavery, political and Americana in general. We rarely offer sports and entertainment material. Every item we sell is guaranteed to be authentic. Inquiries are always welcome regarding our material and items you might want to sell. We publish a monthly newsletter. Let us know if you would like to receive it.
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