Description
In 1880, the United States Secret Service began receiving reports of counterfeit money being passed in the Territory of New Mexico. Secret Service Chief James J. Brooks instructed agent Azariah F. Wild to travel from his home in New Orleans to New Mexico to investigate the claims.
Wild’s investigation, primarily carried out in Lincoln County, New Mexico, brought him into close proximity with many notorious and well-known figures of the frontier, including Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Governor Lew Wallace, and possibly even Jesse James.
As a Secret Service operative, Wild was expected to send daily reports by mail to his superiors in Washington, D.C. Compiled in this volume are his daily reports, beginning with his orders to travel to New Mexico, and ending with his arrival back in New Orleans and the after-effects of his investigations, extending into May of 1881.
Also contained within is a short biographical sketch of Azariah Wild, a lesser-known character in the world of Billy the Kid.
Both the biographical sketch and daily reports contribute to a wider context for understanding the world, life, and motivations of William H. Bonney, alias Billy the Kid.
James Townsend serves on the Board of Directors of Billy the Kid's Historical Coalition, has contributed to publications such as True West Magazine and the Tombstone Epitaph, and is the co-host of the popular YouTube channel Chasing Billy. He lives in Saint Albans, West Virginia.
ASIN: B0FH2Q6HYS
VSKU: BVV.B0FH2Q6HYS.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Townsend, James
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: B0FH2Q6HYS
VSKU: BVV.B0FH2Q6HYS.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Townsend, James
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.