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Title: Service and expense account for operative, G. W. P., of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency operatives from 1878-07-28 to 1878-10-19
Date(s): 1878-10-19
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (associated name)
Description: Account totaling $600.54 lists items such as transportation costs, drinks, cigars, 'treating' suspects, and other incidental expenses.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_04_14
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Allan Pinkerton and Benjamin Franklin to F. B. Gowen, 1874-12-11
Date(s): 1874-12-11
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent), Franklin, Benjamin, 1830-1901 (correspondent), (associated name), McParland, James P., 1844-1919 (associated name)
Description: Communication encloses the report of James [McParlan] (alias James McKenna), who has been assigned to visit and report on the Molly Maguires. The report covers the time period from 1874-11-13 to 1874-12-08. Among other notes, McParlan details local opinions on the Reading Railroad Company and an incident of shots being fired at a Catholic church.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_01_05
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Allan Pinkerton and Benjamin Franklin to F. B. Gowen, 1875-02-15
Date(s): 1875-02-15
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent), Franklin, Benjamin, 1830-1901 (correspondent), Cummings, P. M. (associated name)
Description: Communication encloses a continuation of the report of P. M. Cummings, an operative assigned to join and observe the miners union at St. Clair, Pennsylvania. The report includes the time period from to 1875-01-19 to 1875-02-07.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_02_01
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Services rendered and expenses incurred by Pinkerton's National Detective Agency furnishing special guards and investigating depredations in Schuylkill County
Date(s): 1875-10-12
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent)
Description: Expense account for multiple operatives to be paid by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. for services rendered and expenses incurred from 1875-07-01 to 1875-09-30. Expenses include items such as room accommodations, postage, transportation costs, laundry, 'treating' suspects to drinks or meals, and other incidentals.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_03_05
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Service and expense account for special investigation in the coal regions from 1878-07-28 to 1878-10-19
Date(s): 1878-10-21
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent)
Description: Account for multiple operatives to be paid by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. Account lists items such as room and board accommodations, transportation costs, and other incidental expenses.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_04_17
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Services rendered and expenses incurred by Pinkerton's National Detective Agency in making investigation of depredations of miners and Molly Maguires against persons and property in the coal regions
Date(s): 1876-12-31
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (associated name)
Description: Service and expense account for multiple operatives to be paid by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. totaling $2551.65. Expenses include items such as room accommodations, telegraph costs, transportation costs, laundry, 'treating' suspects to drinks or meals, and other incidentals.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_04_07
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Services rendered and expenses incurred by Pinkerton's National Detective Agency during Molly Maguires' investigation in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Date(s): 1875-10-11
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent)
Description: Expense account to be paid by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. Expenses include items such as room accommodations, postage, transportation costs, laundry, 'treating' suspects to drinks or meals, and other incidentals.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_03_06
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Allan Pinkerton and Benjamin Franklin to F. B. Gowen, 1875-12-31
Date(s): 1875-12-31
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent), Franklin, Benjamin, 1830-1901 (correspondent), (associated name), McParland, James P. (associated name)
Description: Communication encloses a continuation of operative James McParlan's report, and the report covers the dates 1875-10-12 to 1875-12-26. Among other updates, the operative details his findings into the planned testimony of witnesses at the murder trial and lists the new passwords for the local Molly Maguires members.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_03_02
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Allan Pinkerton and Benjamin Franklin to F. B. Gowen, 1874-11-13
Date(s): 1874-11-13
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent), Franklin, Benjamin, 1830-1901 (correspondent), (associated name), McParland, James P. (associated name)
Description: Communication encloses the report of James [McParlan] (alias James McKenna), who has been assigned to infiltrate and report on the Molly Maguires. The report includes the time period from 1874-08-27 to 1874-10-22.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_01_04
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Services rendered and expenses incurred by operatives of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency during investigation of depredations in the coal regions and patrol duty
Date(s): 1875-07-18
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent)
Description: Expense account for multiple operatives to be paid by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. for services rendered and expenses incurred. Expenses include items such as room accommodations, postage, transportation costs, laundry, 'treating' suspects to drinks or meals, and other incidentals.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_02_15
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: List of expenses incurred by operatives of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency at Harrisburg, Pa.
Date(s): 1875-04-10
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent)
Description: Expense account to be paid by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. for investigation of movements of suspected parties in connection with Workingmen's Convention. Expenses include items such as hotel accommodations, telegraphing, postage, transportation costs, laundry, and other incidentals.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_02_07
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Allan Pinkerton and Benjamin Franklin to F. B. Gowen, 1875-06-15
Date(s): 1875-06-15
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent), Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884 (correspondent), Franklin, Benjamin, 1830-1901 (correspondent), Linden, Robert J. (Robert Jay), 1835-1904 (associated name)
Description: Communication encloses the report of operative Robert J. Linden, who has been assigned to form a "flying squad" of Coal & Iron Police to investigate depredations on company roads. The operative is at Ashland, Pa. and is available to make arrests when the opportunity arises. The report covers 1875-05-06 to 1875-05-22.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_02_10
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Correspondence, H. B. Hanmore to Franklin B. Gowen, 1875-03-28
Date(s): 1875-03-28
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Hanmore, Howard B. (correspondent), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the result of an interview Hanmore had with John Siney, leader of the Workingmen's Benevolent Association (WBA), at Saint Clair.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m_089
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Correspondence, H.B. Hanmore to Franklin B. Gowen, 1875-01-04
Date(s): 1875-04-01
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Hanmore, Howard B. (correspondent), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding a young man who witnessed a fire and recognized the men who set it.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m_070
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Statement of John Brennan
Date(s): 1877?, 1877
Creator: Brennan, John
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner)
Description: Regarding the murder of Burns.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m1b_156
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Court Notes, 1880-03-09
Date(s): 1880-03-09
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner)
Description: Court notes regarding Petroff, William J. Pollock, Edward Saw, Robert Gillespie, Robert S. Frazer, and Samuel Huhn.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m_111
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Correspondence, J. H. Butler to Franklin B. Gowen, 1876-09-17
Date(s): 1876-09-17
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Butler, J. H. (correspondent), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the murder of Kerrigan. People mentioned include: John W. Ryan, James Kerrigan, Fenton Cooney, Patt Whelan, Misses Lawlor, Edward Lawlor, and Jill McIntyre.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m1b_128
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Private, 'To the M. and L. B. A. of Schuylkill County, Pottsville,' 1875-04-10 [Copy]
Date(s): 1875-04-10
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner)
Description: Private circular to Miners' and Laborers' Benevolent Association members discussing changes to union strategy.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_0979_01_06
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Correspondence, H.B. Hanmore to Franklin B. Gowen, 1875-04-28
Date(s): 1875-04-28
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Hanmore, Howard B. (correspondent), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding General Pleasants and future work with Gowen.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m_079
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Unsigned report from Philadelphia relating to trials at Harrisburg, 1880-03-08
Date(s): 1880-03-08
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pinkerton's National Detective Agency (originator)
Description: Writer gives an account of his meetings with various people. Among others, names mentioned include Tom Jackson, Ibes Hastings, Charley Tisdale, J. R. Crawford, Robert Gillespie, Samuel Huhn, Wes Hellings, J. W. Cargill, Boilean, and William H. Kemble.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: 1520_1001_04_23
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Statement, Sylvester A. Smith to Franklin B. Gowen, 1879-12-15
Date(s): 1879-12-15
Creator: Smith, Sylvester A.
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent)
Description: Statement of facts presented by Sylvester A. Smith, witness, to Franklin B. Gowen, which includes mention of people such as John Veith, Jas. Kealy, A.A. Heim, C.F. Heim, and others.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m1b_292
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Correspondence, Truth to Franklin B. Gowen, 1880-03-08
Date(s): 1880-03-08
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence from an anonymous company employee regarding promotions.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m_113
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Correspondence, Henry Pleasants to Franklin B. Gowen, 1875-03-29
Date(s): 1875-03-29
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Pleasants, Henry, 1833-1880 (correspondent), Gowen, Franklin B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1836-1889 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding bitterness felt and expressed against Gowen by the men in the region, especially the Irish, and what can be done in response.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m_053
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Statement of Manus Cull
Date(s): 1876-08-22
Creator: Cull, Manus
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner)
Description: Manus Cull also goes by the name of Daniel Kelly. Statement regarding the murder of Alexander Rea. People mentioned include: Thomas Donahue, Pat Hester, Peter McHugh, Patrick Tully, Bryan Campbell, James Bradley, A. W. Rew, Roger Lafferty, and John Dallin.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m1b_170
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

Title: Correspondence, Howard B. Hanmore to Henry Pleasants, 1875-05-03
Date(s): 1875-05-03
Contributor(s): Reading Company (former owner), Hanmore, Howard B. (correspondent), Pleasants, Henry, 1833-1880 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the men who have left the East Norwegian Mines and their current whereabouts.
Collection ID: Reading Company records (Accession 1520)
Hagley ID: molly_m_086
Collection: Reading Company records, Pinkerton Detective Agency file

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