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William Kennoch: The Ace Counterfeit Detective of the Post-Civil War Era

23 Jun 2025 9:06 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Discover the story of William “Bill” Kennoch, a top counterfeit detective in the chaotic post-Civil War era, who combatted widespread currency fraud.

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