Letter from Samuel R. Wood, to Thomas Kittera, Esq., chairman of a joint committee of councils, on the subject of the sale of the Walnut-Street Prison:

WOOD, SAMUEL R

Publication Date: 1831

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[Title continues:] "With some observations on the necessity of a new system of police for the city and county of Philadelphia." Philadelphia: Printed by J. W. Allen, 1831. 8 1/4 x 5". 13pp. Disbound. Light browning, some foxing, last two leaves detached. Sabin 105065. On the sale of the Walnut Street Prison, the United States' first penitentiary, written by its first warden. Seller Inventory # 003572

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Title: Letter from Samuel R. Wood, to Thomas ...

Publication Date: 1831

Binding: Disbound

Condition: Fair