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Lot #8047
[Jesse James] Jack Duncan Autograph Letter Signed, Asking for a Correct Description of Frank James: "I have heard several descriptions of him & Jessie"

"Will you be kind enough to send me a correct description of Frank James...the one I had of Jessie wasn't correct"

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"Will you be kind enough to send me a correct description of Frank James...the one I had of Jessie wasn't correct"

ALS signed “Jack Duncan, Detective,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, Protective and Detective Association of Texas letterhead, May 17, 1882. Handwritten letter to Sheriff James Timberlake of Kansas City, Missouri, in full: "Will you be kind enough to send me a correct description of Frank James I am traveling in this state all the time on official business and am well acquainted with his Brother-in-Law (Parmer) who lives in Clay Co., Texas. I have heard several descriptions of him & Jessie but find the one I had of Jessie wasn't correct—I am satisfied you know his description and I ask you to please give me one." In fine condition.

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