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19th Century Jailhouse Informant Letter

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Letter Requesting Reward For Apprehended Criminal and 2 Other Letters to Sheriff or Person in Charge of Worcester County Jail - Jailhouse Snitch Note Tells Jailer To Move An Inmate That Has Been Selling Tobacco. Wear and tape marks where they were removed from a scrapbook. View our auction for other law enforcement memorabilia - Was part of a scrapbook that was used by the Worcester County Jail in Worcester, MA. See photos for condition and details

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19th Century Jailhouse Informant Letter

Name: 19th Century Jailhouse Informant Letter
SKU: 127250992
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $300

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