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Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890 to Julia Patten

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00431.03 Author/Creator: Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 7, 1856 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Mentions her search for a house. Informs that he is leaving for a trip south to Charleston or Savannah and that on his way home he will visit her and Mr. Patten. Expresses doubt as to whether or not his wife will accompany him. Addressed from the House of Representatives and to Patten in New York.

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
Patten, Julia M.D., fl. 1856

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