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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03225.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to the 1870s |
| Title | Francis Elias Spinner to Francis G. Fine regarding his disgust at the role of Comptroller |
| Date | 14 September 1875 |
| Author | Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890) |
| Recipient | Fine, Francis G. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Expresses his disgust at being nominated for Comptroller of New York State. Feels that he was forced into it by his friends. Compares the nomination to a prison sentence. Informs him that he wanted to retire to Florida with his children and have some peace. Then says that he should not complain because the people want him and they have always been good to him. Mentions being disappointed that he had to cancel a fishing trip with Judge Stilwell. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Republican Party Government and Civics Politics Election Children and Family Sports and Games |
| People | Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890) Fine, Francis G. (fl. 1875) |
| Place written | Mohawk, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | Spinner was a Representative from New York and Treasurer of the United States 1861-1875. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Related documents | Francis Elias Spinner to George William Curtis regarding the nomination for Comptroller of New York Francis Elias Spinner to George W. Bungay regarding accepting the role of Comptroller Francis Elias Spinner to Frank B. Benally regarding accepting the role of Comptroller |