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15 December 1846

Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elias Root

Writes about the whereabouts of a captain. Discusses the situation in Washington and remarks, "At present there seems to be but little chance for the Radical democracy ... certain it is, they can't be worse than they have been." Written on blue paper.

GLC00431.01

28 February 1858

Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elias Root

Writes confidentially that General Campbell will not be reappointed as Superintendent of Canal Affairs and that a Republican will take his place. Mentions that he is "living on hope here - The Senate has killed the Army bill, one of the Administrations pets, why may not our House have the good luck to Slay the other?" States in postscript that he will be forwarding some financial reports.

GLC00431.05

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