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King, Preston (1806-1865) to Francis E. Spinner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03410.02 Author/Creator: King, Preston (1806-1865) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1856 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 21 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Hopes that the Republicans in New York can work together amicably.

Preston King served four terms as a Democratic Congressman from New York, from 1843-1846 and 1849-1852, and one term as a Republican Senator from 1857-1862.
Francis Spinner served as a Congressman from New York from 1855-1860. He ran as a Republican from 1856 onward. He was the Treasurer of the United States from 1861-1875.

King, Preston, 1806-1865
Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

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