MacArthur, Charles Lafayette (b. 1824) to Francis Elias Spinner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03410.03.04 Author/Creator: MacArthur, Charles Lafayette (b. 1824) Place Written: Troy, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 December 1874 Pagination: 2 p : docket ; 22.8 x 14.8 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks Spinner for a recently received fractional shield and note. Writes "I have sent to Col. Van Burkirk to get me some fractionals changed... and when they arrive will paste two on the shield, frame it, and hang it up conspicuously for a perpetual reminiscence of our experiences north and south." States that he would like to visit Florida with Spinner, but predicts that Spinner will have to wait until Congress makes a decision regarding the Treasury Department before he will be able to travel. Discusses travelling to Florida, a possibly visit to Cuba, and mutual acquaintances. Written on Troy Northern Budget stationery. Docket indicates that Spinner replied to MacArthur 21 December 1874. Recipient inferred from content, and based on other items in the collection.
General Spinner served as a United States Representative from New York 1855-1860 and Treasurer of the United States 1861-1875. MacArthur was the editor of various newspapers in New York, including the Troy Northern Budget. During the Civil War, he served as lieutenant, quartermaster of the 2nd New York volunteers, captain, and assistant quartermaster in the regular army. He was a member of the New York state senate 1881-1883.
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