Title
Mary Lincoln to Francis Spinner
Description
Mary Lincoln apologizes to Francis Spinner for the her delay in returning the $10 for Mr. Williamson and asks him to pay Galt & Company. This is one of nine documents from the Taper Collection relating to Mary Lincoln's receipt of her husband's remaining unpaid salary. Mary uses her black-bordered mourning stationery with the "L" monogram at top.
Creator
Lincoln, Mary Todd
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1866-07-23
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300101
T1866.07.23
Has Version
Turner, pp. 376-77
Transcription
Private
L
Chicago. July 23d.
Genl Francis Spinner
My dear Sir:
You will kindly pardon my long delay, in refunding you the $10---you [handed?]---Mr Williamson on my behalf. For your consideration, pray accept my thanks. At the same time, may I trouble you to have sent to Galt & Bro. the remaining sum due them---and in return receive their receipt in full. Also---will you, yourself, return the receipt to me. With high respect, I remain truly
Mary Lincoln
Mrs. Mary Lincoln July [25?] 1866 Answered, July 25, 1866 Paid Messrs Galt & Bro. same day the draft received from Mrs Lincoln, payable to their order, for $694.40
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
2 p
21 x 14 cm