The Humbugs of the World · Character
J. V. Mansfield
A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid.
minor
Also known as Mansfield
First appearance: iv
J. V. Mansfield shows up with force in Spirit-Rapping and Medium Humbugs. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Known as the 'Great Spirit Postmaster,' he fraudulently answers sealed letters addressed to spirits.
J. V. Mansfield first appears in 0008 iv.
In Spirit-Rapping and Medium Humbugs: Known as the 'Great Spirit Postmaster,' he fraudulently answers sealed letters addressed to spirits.
Later, in Spiritualist Humbugs Waking Up: Mentioned as the originator of the trick of answering communications and writing on arms.
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See J. V. Mansfield in iv