Illinois vs. August Spies et al. trial transcript no. 1 Direct examination by Mr. Walker. Testified on behalf of the Prosecution, People of the State of Illinois. Officer at Haymarket. Testified on various topics (page numbers provide a partial guide): weapons in the hands of the police at Haymarket (vol.N 278).
Testimony of Frank Lettis, 1886 Aug. 10.
Volume N, 278-278, 1 p.
Lettis, Frank.
Officer, Chicago Police Department.
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FRANK G. LETTIS,
a witness called and sworn on behalf of the People, was examined in chief by Mr. Walker and testified as follows:
Q Where were you on the night of May 4th?
A The first company No. 1 Second four.
Q Whose company?
A Lieut. Steele's.
Q You were the east man in the second row?
A Yes sir.
Q Before the bomb was thrown did you have anything shining in your hand, either club or revolver?
A No sir.
Q Who stood at your left the second man in that row?
A Officer Gaynor.