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Lot #345
Robert and William Pinkerton

The notorious Pinkerton brothers

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The notorious Pinkerton brothers

Two letters: one TLS signed “Robt. A. Pinkerton,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency letterhead, December 11, 1893. In part: “I have a letter from Chief of Police Willard…requesting that during the present week we send one of our detectives to you in connection with some business you wish us to undertake”; and one TLS signed “Wm. A. Pinkerton,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency letterhead, August 8, 1903. In part: “The contents of the bulletins which you mention are furnished by us to the American Bankers’ Association who then print them and furnish them direct to the members of that association.” Intersecting folds and light toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a secretarially-signed manuscript letter, one page both sides, 8 x 10.25, fantastic illustrated Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency letterhead, February 11, 1880, regarding two fugitives charges with forgery, RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #404 - Ended March 13, 2013