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Letter from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

Letter from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

William A. Pinkerton reports to Governor Gooding that Agent 21 he met a man name William Easterly who wore a Western Federation of Miners button and who he thinks is “watching the movements of the men working for the W. F. of M.” Pinkerton was told that Easterly was the chairman of the strike committee during the “Colorado trouble” and is a man the Pinkertons fear. He is still waiting to hear reports from other agents in the field.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-05

Report from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

Report from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

Detective Pinkerton updates Governor Gooding on their investigation into the Western Federation of Miners (W.F.M.). Pinkerton learned that the W.F.M. is pursuing a strategy to implicate the late Governor in fraudulent timber sales. In doing this, Pinkerton believes the Western Federation of Miners hopes to “discredit him (Governor Steunenberg) in the eyes of the people in order to help the cause of the defendants,” Bill Haywood, Charles Moyer, and George Pettibone.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-05

The Marquis in court

The Marquis in court

Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. After an objection by the prosecution, E. G. Paddock was allowed to testify in the trial of the Marquis de Morès. The Marquis stayed with Paddock the night before the shooting and Paddock witnessed the shooting.

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1885-09-19

The Marquis testifies

The Marquis testifies

Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès chose to testify on his own behalf. He provided basic information on his life and what brought him to Dakota Territory. His main testimony consisted of the events leading up to the death of Riley Luffsey and the shooting itself.

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1885