Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Real photo postcard depicting Col. Ray Gardner, Oldest Indian Scout, Mont and his donkey, Tiperray. Photo by Mrs. L.I. Wheeler". Col. Raymond Hatfield (Arizona Bill) Gardner was an extremely colorful character. At one year of age he was kidnapped by Comanche and traded to the Sioux for 9 ponies, 8 blankets and 2 girls. He became a government scout at the age of 17. It was in later life that he received his nickname, Arizona Bill as a result of military campaigns against the Apache in Arizona. He lectured to local groups while traveling, and was supposed to have been an unusually interesting conversationalist. He also attracted attention with his long flowing hair and beard, which even at age 82, were said to be completely black without one gray hair. He passed in 1940. 87 AZO stamp box (1910-30). Clean and unused.
Price: 191.25 USD
Location: Tempe, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-05T02:02:07.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region: US - Montana
Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
Subject: Pioneer Scout
Postage Condition: Unposted
Era: White Border (c. 1915-1930)
