The National Archives store some of the most priceless and historically relevant documents ever created. While the National Archives tries to offer the public as much access as possible, there are always risks of thievery and damage. One such story of thievery is actually quite intriguing and includes aspects of a birthday gift, EBay and priceless Civil War documents.
For those interested in the Civil War, letters written by soldiers are some of the most insightful documents available for understanding the psyche of these soldiers and of the times. Because of their value, these documents can fetch tens of thousands of dollars on the open market. The National Archive has been collecting the most important documents pertaining to the Civil War from the very beginning and its archives are sometimes so vast that little is known about every document that is archived.
While browsing on EBay for a birthday present for his Civil War buff’s brother, Dean Thomas came across incredible Civil War Letters. Immediately concerned as to why know one knew these letters existed, he and his brother started to look intently at the offering and the seller. What happens next is an interesting story that involves the National Archives, federal agents and the expertise of Civil War historians. You can read more about this extraordinary story of how to catch a thief at Smithsonian’s Magazine site at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com
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