Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890) to Frank B. Benally
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03225.04 Author/Creator: Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890) Place Written: Mohawk, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1875 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Begins by saying, " ... having been a hard worker all my life time, my sympathies have naturally always been on the side of the toiling masses." Comments that although he did not want the office of Comptroller of New York, he will appreciate the support of Benally's association and thanks him for his actions in the past.
Spinner was a Representative from New York and Treasurer of the United States 1861-1875.
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