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European agent, Joshua Robinson, writes to the warden of the penitentiary concerning a prisoner going by the name of William Jackson, who is actually Thomas Bruton. Thomas' brother Charles Bruton served in the Pittsburgh Blues during the Mexican War, and died on the way home. Thomas and Charles were the last two boys in the family. As the only living heir, Thomas is due a large inheritance of money and land. Robinson asks Finley to determine if William Jackson is indeed Thomas Bruton. If so, Robinson would like to know the nature of his crime and length of sentence. Robinson would like Bruton to send him a power of attorney so that he can act on his behalf to acquire the estate. Abstract Number - 1104
Abstract Number
1104
Publication Date
8-14-1848
City
Pittsburgh
Keywords
State Prison Letters; Prisoner; Thomas Bruton; Estate
Recommended Citation
Robinson, Joshua, "Letter from Joshua Robinson to James B. Finley" (1848). Finley Letters. 1088.
https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1088