Typed Letter Dated February 21, 1938 Announcing The Death Of Cattleman Elgin O. Kothmann

KOTHMANN, ELGIN O. [THE SONS OF]

Publication: Prepared by the Sons of Elgin O Kothmann, 1938, Mason, Texas

First printing. 11" x 8 1/2" typed letter dated February 21, 1938. This letter from the sons of Elgin O. Kothmann announces the death of their father and a public auction of bulls to be held at the Premier Ranch on February 28, 1938. Fred White, Sr. a prominent historian and bookseller says "Offered are 151 two and three year-old bulls bred and produced by Elgin Kothmann, a prominent rancher and cattleman. The Kothmanns were German immigrants and pioneer settlers of Mason. Elgin Kothmann had just died and his sons were carrting on his wishes for an auction." For full and detailed information on the Kothmanns, consult The Kothmanns of Texas by Selma Raunick , Austin, Texas, 1931. Letter is in very good condition.

Inventory Number: 50085