The National Archives are a rich resource for those interested in the history of the Untied States government. These National Archives tell the story of our history, sometimes written in the actual hand by a historical figure such as George Washington or Abraham Lincoln. These historically significant documents range from letters from former presidents and from soldiers in conflicts such as the Civil War. The public can view these documents; however, there is a strong concern over the theft of these precious documents. Occasionally, some documents sometimes go missing and end up on the black market. These documents are irreplaceable and securing them from thieves while still allowing public viewing of them poses quite a challenge.
A theft of Civil War letters from the National Archives
The Smithsonian Magazine has an intriguing article that involves rare Civil War letters, Civil War buff brothers, a seller on eBay and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Stolen Civil War letters turn up on eBay and two brothers recognize their significance. They also realize that there is a crime involved because these documents are apparently stolen. They work with authorities to help capture the crooks in this daring caper of stolen historical documents.
Read More About the stolen Civil war letters caper at Smithsonian Magazine
Read more about this crime and what the outcome was by visiting the Smithsonian Magazine. The Smithsonian Magazine offers an interesting article for those curious about the National Archives. To read the article, log on to http://www.smithsonianmag.com/.
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