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- GLC#
- GLC03225.03-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 14 September 1875
- Author/Creator
- Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
- Title
- to Francis G. Fine
- Place Written
- Mohawk, New York
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- Reconstruction
Expresses his disgust at being nominated for Comptroller of New York State. Feels that he was forced into it by his friends. Compares the nomination to a prison sentence. Informs him that he wanted to retire to Florida with his children and have some peace. Then says that he should not complain because the people want him and they have always been good to him. Mentions being disappointed that he had to cancel a fishing trip with Judge Stilwell.
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