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SPINNER, FRANCIS E.

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SPINNER, FRANCIS E.
(1802 - 1890) Treasurer of the United States under three presidents, commencing with Abraham Lincoln. War-date A.L.S. "F. E. Spinner", on House of Representatives letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington City, Oct. 17, 1862, to Major General James Wadsworth,, in part: "Mr. Richard Cotton…desires to sell vegetables etc. to the soldiers on the others side of the Potomac…I am confident that he will not abuse any trust…will you therefore…give him a pass for the purpose mentioned…". Fold separations with tape stain in the center of the document, else very good.