Member of the Montana Territorial Senate – 1871-72
Sheriff of Lewis and Clark County, Montana Territory – 1873
Moved to Deadwood, Dakota Territory, where he opened a hardware business with Sol Star in 1876, soon becoming Sheriff of the Town
Portrayed by Timothy Oliphant in the HBO television series, “Deadwood”
Served as Captain of a Volunteer Cavalry Regiment during the Spanish-American War
Appointed U.S. Marshal for South Dakota by President Theodore Roosevelt, a longtime friend - 1909
Document Signed, 3 ¼” x 7 ½”, also dated and accomplished by Bullock, “Dec[ember] 30, 1871…$84.00…Extra Compensation as Member of the Council. Seth Bullock,” a partly printed warrant for pay due while serving as territorial senator.
The receipt is lightly and evenly toned, with wear, staining, and several small tears at the right edge.