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Letter from William Jackson, Philadelphia County Prison Inmate, to Isaac Leeser, circa 1855

This unusual letter, written circa 1855, is from William Jackson, an inmate in cell number 150 of the Philadelphia County Prison. In the letter, Jackson pleads with Isaac Leeser to visit him in prison. The original envelope is also included.

Associated People/Businesses

LEESER, ISAAC / Jackson, William

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Prisoners--Correspondence
Plea bargaining
19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 4