Autographs & Historical
Documents
621 Francis Spinner, Interesting 1859 Political Spinner Letter
Discussing “The Necessity of Having Every Man of Them at
the Polls”.
Mohawk, NY. October 31, 1859. Hand written and
signed 4 page letter in Spinner’s hand. Spinner discusses local New
York political matters including to get everyman at the polls, He
states “Within a week, I have sent something to over 3000
Republican voters...”; he ends the letter discussing mobilizing the
local areas of Ohio to “Arrange for bringing out the full Republican
Vote”. VG to Fine condition due to water staining and foxing, with
usually folds. Interesting political content, nothing ever
changes. ....................................................................
Est $250-500
Washington, D.C.
622 Francis Spinner, Interesting 1859 Spinner Letter Discussing
Local NY Financial Matters.
Washington, October 24, 1859, Hand
written and signed 4 page letter in Spinner’s hand. Spinner discuss-
es financial matters including an overpayment to a judge; he ends
the letter with “Have nominated Hon. Tuttle to the President for
appointment as my Assistant - I hope he will gratify me and do the
country the great good to do it”. Written on Treasury Of the United
States Letter Head. XF condition with usual folds. ....
Est $250-500
623 Francis Spinner, 1862 Holographic Autographed Letter As
Treasurer of the U.S..
Washington, D.C., March 15, 1862, 1 page
letter written on U.S. Treasury Department form, Spinner refer-
ences papers received to be sent to the Third Auditor of the U.S.
Treasury for Adjustment. Fine condition but the horizontal folds
show some splitting and may need to be reinforced. Strong Spinner
signature. ..................................................................
Est $200-400
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624 Francis Spinner, 1865 Holographic Autographed Letter As
Treasurer of the U.S..
Washington, D.C., February 24, 1865. A let-
ter of historical importance, Spinner discusses the fact “The
President has some eight or ten appointments at large (for West
Point) . These (appointments) are given to boys in the Army, or to
the sons of those who have fallen in battle”. Very Fine condition,
Printed on Treasury Department Letterhead, Excellent Spinner
autograph. .................................................................
Est $500-1000
Ephemera - Aviation
Ohio
625 National Aeronautic Assc. (Orville Wright as Director) Timer
Sheets for World Record Attempt in Stapled Blue Binder,
1923.
Dayton, Ohio. 1923, National Aeronautic Assc. Timer Sheets,
World Record flight course photos, Orville Wright signatures are
secretarial, Very fine piece of aviation history. XXX-Christie’s 2003
Item #15. ..................................................................
Est $1000-2000
Ephemera - Civil War
Kentucky
626 Civil War era letter and envelope, Columbus, Kentucky, June
28, 1863.
Columbus, Kentucky. 1863, “…the hospital has been
broke up and both have been consolidated in to one and I am going
to remain here until the Hospital Furniture is moved or turned over
to the Quartermaster… Dr. Riley… said that he had got the Blanks
(furlough) signed by Dr. Allen Med Inspector of Gen. Grant’s
Dept...our Co has been in a fight since they went down to Memphis
and I heard that there was seven of our men missing... our Col John
Murray has been in a fight down in Vicksburg and was wounded in
the head...I would like to be home on the 4th of July...they are mak-
ing great preparations here to celebrate the 4th on the Old
Fashioned Style and will have a gay old time of it...I don’t know as I
shall go to Celebration as I have seen plenty of Celebrations in
earnest within the last two years there has been 25-30 boys
Furloughed from here with the last two weeks and as many more
have been sent to Mound City to be discharged...” VF condition let-
ter with envelope and 3 cent stamp in fair condition. Great piece of
Civil War era Ephemera. ............................................
Est $150-300
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