Picked up this photo some time ago, and it has been kicking around ever since.
What intrigues me a bit is the fact it has the words "American Spy" written across the top of it.
I'd had preferred that it said "American Outlaw" and in that there would be more chance of finding out the identity of the man.
The writing was done in ballpoint pen, so it was obviously long after the photo was taken, probably a generation or two....right?
Not so fast. Turns out the ball point pen was actually invented in 1888, and versions were in use in the early 20th century.
But, the mystery still remains as to who this guy is, and why would anyone bother to write "American Spy" on the photo in the first place?
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