Still some mystery
Thanks for sharing. Some questions remain, and the documentation is incomplete. It does list the rosters of two teams--Reds and Red Sox-- that apparently were intended for inclusion in the set, but which were nonetheless never printed. The letter also mentions that these blankets were packed "with several brands of cigarettes", but I believe the only confirmed brand is Egyptienne Straights. Finally, the letter references that "consents" were obtained from nine players on all teams except Philadelphia, and that these were turned over to the ATC. This further deepens the mystery as to why the other clubs, including both Chicago teams, were never printed. It also makes one wonder if this treasure trove of "consents" is still out there. Interesting stuff though.
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