A manuscript “continuation of the report of Operative E. E.” sent to Hamlin & Rice of Beloit, four pages, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 14, Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency letterhead, June 28, 1882. In part: “Messrs. Foss & Seeger informed E. E. that William Gutillis had worked for them in the Novelty Carriage Shop about five days; that he worked Monday, but had not since returned; that he was regarded as a suspicious character, and that it was his bit brace that was taken from the shop on the night of the robbery…E. E. found him at his boarding house….He took Gutillis out for a walk, and asked him if he saw any suspicious-looking men around last Tuesday. He replied that he did not; that he was laid up on Tuesday with a lame foot; and that the robbers spoiled a brace for him…E. E….had a long talk with him, becoming pretty well convinced that he had nothing to do with the robbery, although the burglars used his chisel and brace.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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