BJ’s Tombstone History Discussion Forum

Hello Bob,

Thought no one was giving you a bad time so had better get back to work!

All kidding aside, that was a very nice post to each of us, Pete and I, and is appreciated.

My new book is about ready for the publisher. Just have to go over it one more time to take care of all the yellow sticky notes in the drawer because I know you will be on your toes and can't stand the thought of disappointing you. Meet publisher tomorrow.

I think you are as right as anyone can be at this time about Kate. I just am not convinced she was an habitual drunk. There's no record I know of that suggests it. We will likely never know unless one of those tidy tidbits come up one day. But it seems clear she was pretty disappointed in Doc.

Anything concrete on the story Doc headed to Charlottesville looking for Billy Clanton after the stage debacle? It sounds like gossip but does coincide with Doc's approach toward Billy in Tombstone the day of the fight. And all three of the Earp bunch seemed bent on finishing off Billy though he was in poor position to be a real threat at the time he went down.

Nothing sits easy with me!

Joyce

Historical Record — Mike Mihaljevich, Tue Jul 13 22:06
Having read the Recorder’s Court Docket from cover to cover, I assure you women being drunk, being arrested for being drunk, being fined or imprisoned for being drunk (depending on their ability/willi... more
- Re: Historical Record — Dan Brown, Wed Jul 14 16:47
  Women suffer the same weaknesses as men. Addictions remain common. And from what I've gleaned from daily news, false allegations and subsequent retractions are not unheard of. Joyce questions wise... more
- Mike/the record... — Joyce Aros, Wed Jul 14 6:16
  ...I have no trouble recognizing, as you brought out, that the women of the day living under incredible and economic hardship found prostitution and other minor work slavery enough to drive them to se... more
- Thanks Mike. The records are clear on this. — Peter Brand, Wed Jul 14 0:07
  It was exactly the same in Prescott. Cheers Pb

Pete and Joyce... — Bob Cash, Tue Jul 13 7:57
I think the only absolute conclusion one can draw based on the contemporary record is that Kate got drunk and swore out the affidavit accusing Doc of participation in the attempted robbery and murder.... more
- Hi Bob — Peter Love, Tue Jul 13 16:13
  I still have a look here from time to time. Like you I am waiting for the Curly Bill books. I see Joyce is doing one. I’ll get that. Pete
- - Re: Hi Bob — Bob Cash, Sat Jul 17 15:58
    Have you had a chance to look at the Wyatt Earp Anthology or Bossenecker's RIDE THE DEVIL'S HERD?
- Nice post... — Joyce Aros, Tue Jul 13 8:16
- - your book, Joyce — paul j, Tue Jul 13 9:34
    Is your book likely to be in print by October's TTR? - paul
  - - Hi Paul... — Joyce Aros, Tue Jul 13 11:41
      I am not sure. I hope so. I will know something more definite in a day or so and will let you know. Thank you for your interest.
    - - I enjoyed your first book! (nm) — Dan Brown, Wed Jul 14 17:51
      - Dan, Paul, and others... — Joyce Aros, Wed Jul 14 21:06
        My publishers are expecting to have my book out before Christmas but not sure about TTR time. It's a small company I work with and they have other things going on but I have great confidence in them a... more
        
        You worked hard! (nm) — Dan Brown, Thu Jul 15 12:10

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