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Date	Sunday, May 29, 1881
Text	[an exchange of correspondence between one James S. Woodruff and John Clapp, culminating in:] This will introduce Mr. W. A. Pinkerton, referred to in my letter of the 23d. He will make himself known to you before he is done with the interview. Having now introduced my friend, I would like to say a word for myself. All your letters to me were turned over to Mr. Evans, President of our [Cleveland] Club, as soon as received, and by his advice and direction my letter to you of the 23d was written, in the hope that your dishonest schemes might be fully developed and counteracted. As you are well aware, I am a professional ball-player, and have followed this line of business for the past twelve years, and have received for my services a good salary. During this time I have witnessed the downfall of several good ball-0players, caused by just such men as you; they are now suffering, and I am glad of the opportunity to expose such a dishonest character as you have proven yourself to be by offering to bribe me. I am very glad you have selected me as your victim, as I am able to withstand all such temptations. You say you have been “trying for two years to get me.” I am glad you have devoted so much time to me, for had the same amount been expended on others you might have succeeded in injuring some poor fellow, as well as the popular game of base-ball. I would advise you in the future to attend to your legitimate business and give up experimenting with honest ball-players. Mr. Pinkerton will express to you my feeling in the matter more fully than I have done, as I feel myself unable to do the subject justice. John E. Clapp.
Source	Chicago Tribune
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
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