Col. Dick Rutledge VTG Photo Last Indian Scout of Kit Carson Buffalo Bill Cody

Description: Amazing picture here, a portrait of Colonel Dick Rutledge, a fellow who ran with some of the most notable figures of the old West. Last living Indian scout of Kit Carson famed band as of 1923 and when he died. We have pictured an article from the March 12, 1924 issue of the Iowa Press Citizen detailing some of his life and adventures. No date on the photo, we have only seen one other photo of him where he appears older, he lived to 95. Approximating his age in this photo as 70-75, that would put it in the 1915-1920 range. See those pictures and below for more of his biography. This is a picture of famous INDIAN SCOUT Col. Dick Rutledge. He was born in 1845 and in 1926 was the only living Indian scout. He worked with KIT CARSON, Col. Dick Rutledge was the last survivor of Kit Carson's Scouts. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Kansas and settled in historic Salt Creek Valley, near Leavenworth. He was a neighbor to playmate and schoolmate William Cody, who afterward became famous as "Buffalo Bill" Cody. In 1866 Col. Dick left Kansas with a wagon train bound for Denver Colorado. Andrew Rutledge, brother of Dick, had already gone to Colorado. The two went to Trinidad when they met Kit Carson and joined his Scouts. In personal appearance, Colonel Rutledge was almost the double of "Buffalo Bill". He was 6 feet Three and straight as an arrow, and wore long flowing hair and a goatee, in the traditional scout style made famous by "Buffalo Bill."Col. Rutledge died at his home in Denver April 9, 1940, at the age of almost 95 years. Route 66 Trading House Jewelry, Antiques, Collectibles and Fine SundriesAll products packed with care in a sanitized, smoke free, and safe environment We take pride in taking care of our customers, and do everything in our power to make sure they are satisfied! If you are not satisfied with your purchase please reach out to us to make it right before you leave any negative or neutral feedback! We appreciate your business! Proud AMERICAN Seller! Payment InformationWe accept most forms of payment thru the recent Ebay Managed Payments Program!Shipping InformationOrders are usually processed and shipped in 1 business days; exceptions are only for extenuating circumstances.Orders placed on Late Friday, Saturday or Sunday will ship out Monday.Please allow 2-6 business days for shipping transit time depending on shipping service within the continental United States.Tracking information will be uploaded directly to your Ebay account once we print the shipping labelReturns/Refunds informationYou may return goods purchased from us for a refund or an exchange within 30 days upon receipt. Returns are handled promptly and efficiently, if you don't like it no problem, message us first before you open up a return to see if we can resolve.Refunds will be processed within 2-4 days after receipt of the returnContact UsPlease contact us via the eBay messaging systems with any questions , concerns, or comments that you may have. We will respond to all inquires within 24 hours or less.

Price: 159.99 USD

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

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