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Document Spotlight-More on the Stolen Certificates

Last week we saw some documents dealing with a Captain John Phelon and accusations that he stole some certificate paper.  The allegations included some reports of Phelon’s whereabouts. This week, transcriber Lgr157 gives us another peak; today’s document details a different angle. The writer expresses concern that Phelon has done such a good job of forging signatures, holders will be unable to detect the forgery and will be defrauded. People should examine the reverse of the certificates, and should specifically be on the lookout for a small series of numbers in Phelon’s handwriting. At that point, the certificate is certain to be stolen, and potential victims should report the bearer of the certificates to authorities.

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