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1887 Charlestown, Mass. State Prison Letter Signed by Warden (Ex-Civil War Capt)
1887 Charlestown, Mass. State Prison Letter Signed by Warden (Ex-Civil War Capt)

1887 Charlestown, Mass. State Prison Letter Signed by Warden (Ex-Civil War Capt)

$ 63.35

Availability: 74 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: 7 (Very Fine)

    Description

    1887 Charlestown, Mass. State Prison Letter Signed by Warden (Ex-Civil War Capt)
    Product Description
    ARTIFACT:
    This is a cool 1887 warden-signed letter from the Massachusetts State Prison in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The subject of the letter concerns a request for one of the inmates, known as “General Moses”, to furnish his autograph, and it is signed by Warden (Captain) E.J. (Edward Justin) Russell, a Civil War veteran. Russell enlisted with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in July 1861 and was promoted to Captain only one and a half years later. After a period of disability, Russell then served with the 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. After the war he became a Deputy Sheriff, and later, Warden.
    VINTAGE:
    Circa 1887.
    SIZE:
    Approximately 8” by 10”.
    CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
    Paper.
    ATTACHMENT:
    None.
    MARKINGS:
    E.J. Russell, Warden signature.
    ITEM NOTES:
    This is from a Massachusetts police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX13 LAAEX12/13 SLHEX7/16
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    CONDITION:
    7 (Very Fine): The letter has minor aging and some creasing and two pinholes; there is a very short tear along the central crease.
    GUARANTEE:
    As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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