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Manuscript DS, signed “Flournoy Yancey,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 3, 1874. Issued in Jefferson City, a confirmation of receipt for government funds tied to anti-outlaw operations in Missouri, in full: “Received of Chas. P. Johnson, Acting Governor of the State of Missouri, the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100) to be used as expenses of Special Agent, appointed under an act of the General Assembly, entitled ‘An Act to suppress outlawry and robbing in Missouri, and to appropriate money therefor.’ Approved March 30th 1874, and for no other purposes.” Signed at the conclusion by Flournoy Yancey. Includes a light green ‘State of Missouri’ envelope bearing a signed note from Charles P. Johnson, “Receipt of Flourney [sic] Yancey for $100 – Paid for secret service duty - Johnson.” In fine condition.
On September 3, 1874, Flournoy Yancey, a detective with the St. Louis Police Department and a scout during the late war, was hired as an agent with the Missouri secret service by acting governor of Missouri, Charles P. Johnson. His mission was to track down leading members of the James-Younger Gang following the Lexington Stage Robbery on August 30, 1874. He crossed paths with the gang not long after, and sent the following telegram to C. C. Rainwater, vice president of the St. Louis Police Board: 'On Monday morning at eight thirty oclock I flushed Jesse James and James Younger was forced to fight eleven shots exchanged Jesse James wounded I am safe have been in pursuit since.'
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