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

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1887 Charlestown, Mass. State Prison Letter Signed by Warden (Ex-Civil War Capt):
$120.00

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”.

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 SLHEX7/16pdb00003ma

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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