A master photocopy has been made of the inquest papers, which readers can consult in the CLRO searchroom. The original inquest papers are not produced for conservation reasons. However, we can supply a photocopy of the papers from the master photocopy. Please ask the archivist on duty for details of copying charges. CLRO holds a collection of letters from members of the public to the City of London Police, c.1888-1889 relating to the murder investigation, including a few letters of acknowledgement.
Some letters also contain items such as newscuttings, visiting cards and original envelopes.
A published microfiche edition of these letters, with an index of correspondents, can be consulted in the CLRO searchroom. The original documents cannot be produced for conservation reasons. Unfortunately up to 10 letters only can be copied from the microfiche irrespective of how often you visit CLRO or write to us. We have to impose this limit because of the terms of our agreement with the publishers. Please ask the archivist on duty for details of copying arrangements.