Louisville & Nashville Railroad Letter Envelope Frank Turpen Strike Antique 1893

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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Agent Frank Turpen Letter & Envelope Strikers Antique 1893
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A RARE FIND!
Nice antique original four page letter on Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. letterhead with original envelope
Letter written and signed by General Agent Frank Turpen
Addressed to W.H. Williams of Greenville, Ohio
Dated 1893
Frank's letter includes interesting details about economic and strike troubles happening at that time in Alabama, including tidbits about the sheriff "skipping town" at the threat of violence from the strikers and Governor Jones sending in 150 state troops. Frank also enclosed in his letter a leaflet entitled "After the Strike", which he described as "a parody on 'After the Ball' written by one of the strikers which they are selling for five cents a copy in order to buy beer for their cause"
A wonderful and unique piece of history!
Approximate dimensions as photographed
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Antique: This is an antique item that shows wear commensurate with age as photographed. See photos for detailed condition.
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