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Robert Spring (English/America1813â1876) Handwritten letter, autographed, dated March 10, 1863. Letter in reference to the book Wilkinson's Memoirs, maps, Farmers Letters, Earl Cornwalis' Answer, and old autographs. Signed by Spring on reverse. "Friend...I send you Wilkinsons Memoirs, the best copy I have, and also send your map with it altho you have two of mine. and I intend one of those you have to go with the 3 vols. but in case you have sold them the one you now receive will not be added out of the way. And if you will send me $13- I will cry quits. I have sold several maps at $3-. I sent you a very rare book Farmers Letters...and Earl Cornwallis' Answer $5.50...." An English-born forger who forged letters from luminaries like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Horatio Nelson. Sometime in the 1860s, Spring returned to the United States, settled in Baltimore and began to offer his forgeries to British autograph collectors. Many of the counterfeit letters were sold in Canada and Britain.In 1869, Spring was arrested again in Philadelphia and put to trial. He confessed and was sent to prison. Measurements: Approx. 4.625 x 7.5 inches Condition: Fair condition, chipping, folds, toning. Writing is clear, signature distinct. Domestic Shipping:$30