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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Main Title:
Convict Labor vs. Honest Labor.
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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.
This pamphlet is part of the following collection of related materials.
Rescuing Texas History, 2017
This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.
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.