Convict Labor vs. Honest Labor.

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Circular formatted as a letter to state legislator from Harris County constituents, calling for state-level legislation to quit employing prisoners within Texas.

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[1] p. ; 28 cm.

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Smith, D. C.; Charlton, James; Ashe, S. S.; Hamilton, H.; Campbell, E. A.; Harris, Jonathan et al. 1891-07-15~.

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  • Main Title: Convict Labor vs. Honest Labor.
  • Added Title: Circular.

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Circular formatted as a letter to state legislator from Harris County constituents, calling for state-level legislation to quit employing prisoners within Texas.

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[1] p. ; 28 cm.

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  • 1891-07-15~

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Smith, D. C.; Charlton, James; Ashe, S. S.; Hamilton, H.; Campbell, E. A.; Harris, Jonathan et al. Convict Labor vs. Honest Labor., pamphlet, 1891-07-15~; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1146853/: accessed March 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lena Armstrong Public Library.

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