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The United States Secret Service in the Late War, comprising the author's introduction to the leading men at Washington, with the origin and organization of the United States Secret Service Bureau, and a graphic history of rich and exciting experience, north and south. Perilous adventures, hairbreadth escapes, and valuable services of the detective police. By General, La Fayette C. Baker, organizer and first chief of the National Secret Service Bureau of the United State, Etc. With a profuse galaxy of magnificent full-page illustrations of exquisite beauty. Engraved on steel, wood and stone by our special corps of artists including F. B. Schell, E. B. Bensell, J. M. Butler and others. Chicago Ill: L. P. Miller and Company, 1889. Burgundy cover with gold lettering, engraved details. 1953.7.1
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