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Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890) to Julia Patten

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00431.11 Author/Creator: Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890) Place Written: Pablo Beach, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1888 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Replies that he is aware that Mr. Dwight had borrowed money from her husband but cannot remember the amount of the loan. Note at top of page says Spinner wrote Dwight 9 November 1888. Addressed to Patten in Washington, D. C. Later notes in pencil on verso that possibly identify Dwight as Timothy C. Dwight, a special treasury agent in 1875.

Spinner was a United States Representative 1855-1860. He was later appointed by Abraham Lincoln to the post of Treasurer of the United States, 1861-1875.

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
Patten, Julia M.D., fl. 1856
Dwight, Timothy C., fl. 1875

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