Description
This is a Francis Elias Spinner, Secretary of the Treasury Handwritten & Signed Letter. This letter reads, “Your letter of the 19th instant with enclosure as stated has been received the Thermon (????) in the last 24 hours has ranged from 51 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit we have green peas and ripe strawberries. Your request has been complied with Very respectfully yours FE Spinner”. Spinner was born in German Flats, New York. He worked in banking, then entered politics as a deputy sheriff. In 1834 he became a major-general in the New York state militia; from 1845 to 1849 he was auditor of the Port of New York. From 1855 to 1861 Spinner served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and was appointed as Treasurer of the United States in 1861, a post he resigned in 1875. His signature is iconic, and especially so in the field of paper money collecting. Our commitment is to provide you with quality coins and collectibles at the best possible prices. This piece is no exception. Please note, the coin and collectibles markets do fluctuate, and prices occasionally will change. In this rare circumstance, we will contact you first to verify your order.
