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Spanish Swindle letters

Title
Spanish Swindle letters, 1923, 1950, 1952.

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folderMixed materialRequest in advance MssCol 4627 folderSchwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Summary
A Spanish Swindle, also called a Spanish prisoner swindle, was a confidence scheme which involved sending letters to prospective marks announcing that a wealthy man was being held in a Spanish prison under false pretenses and needed to raise money to secure his release. The mark is instructed to put up money toward this ransom, with the promise of a large reward once the prisoner is released. Collection includes swindle letters mailed to prospective victims from Mexico (1950, 1952) and Spain (1923). Also includes correspondence and clippings concerning the swindle.
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MssCol 4627
OCLC
692328730
Title
Spanish Swindle letters, 1923, 1950, 1952.
Research Call Number
MssCol 4627
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