Letter from Notorious Outlaw Brothers for Sale
Frank James, brother of infamous outlaw Jesse James, has a notable place in history as a notorious outlaw.
The James gang was known for leaving a trail of broken safes and bodies, but a recently discovered letter suggests a more complex legacy.
The James Brothers' Legacy
Jesse James, famously shot by Robert Ford, is the more famous of the two brothers, but Frank was alongside him for most of their notorious career.
“Jesse James was violent and reckless, but his brother Frank was different. He was a man of words with a romantic nature, and in 1875 he married young schoolteacher Annie Ralston who shared his love of literature.” - Paul Fraser, chairman of Paul Fraser Collectibles
Frank quit the gang in 1876, six years before Jesse's death at the age of 34.
Author's summary: A letter from Frank James shows a different side of the outlaw.
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