This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/5/2023
Offered is an Elvis Presley signed note from a visit to the Lee County Sheriff's Office in 1970. On December 28, 1970, Elvis attended Sonny and June West’s wedding decked out in a black velvet jacket with his lion’s head necklace around his neck. The next day, after partying late into the morning hours after the wedding, Elvis and his group left for Lee County in several cars and arrived at Tupelo’s Lee County Sheriff’s Office where Elvis received another badge from Lee County Sheriff Bill Mitchell. Lee County Sheriff J.E. (“Bill”) Mitchell served from 1968 to 1972, and on December 29, 1970 he awarded Elvis a Lee County Chief Deputy Sheriff badge.
The entourage in attendance also included Priscilla and Janelle McComb who snapped several photos of Elvis filling out paperwork, being fingerprinted, and receiving his badge that day at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Elvis then signed the offered note that reads "To a bunch of nice people. Love Elvis Presley." The signed note is framed with a photo of Elvis from the sheriff's office that day. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication. The note measures 5 ½ x 4 ½ inches, and the framed display measures 15 x 23 inches. The note presents with original folds. The ink remains bold. Near Mint condition.