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Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890 to Julia Patten

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00431.11 Author/Creator: Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890 Place Written: Pablo Beach, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 22, 1888 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

Replies that he is aware that Mr. Dwight had borrowed money from her husband but cannot remember the amount of the loan. Note at top of page says Spinner wrote Dwight on November 9, 1888. Addressed to Patten in Washington, D. C. Later notes in pencil on verso that possibly identify Dwight as Timothy C. Dwight, a special treasury agent in 1875.

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
Patten, Julia M.D., fl. 1856
Dwight, Timothy C., fl. 1875

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