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Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890 [Statement of political belief]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00431.10 Author/Creator: Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890 Place Written: Pablo Beach, Florida Type: Autograph quotation signed Date: 11 February 1887 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Quotes himself, "That country, where everyman is the political equal of every other man." Addressed to whom it may concern and signed and dated "F.E. Spinner/aged 85 years/January 21st, 1887."

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

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