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Spring, Robert, 1813-1876

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Robert Spring forgery of Dogue Run survey fragment, bulk: between 1850? and 1869

 Item — Box 1, Folder: SPRING 1
Identifier: 2018-SC-071
Scope and Contents

Forgery of a survey fragment in the hand of George Washington, possibly by Robert Spring.

Dates: Majority of material found within between 1850? and 1869

Robert Spring forgery of George Washington to Jabez Huntington, 1781 April 10, bulk: between 1850? and 1869

 Item — Box 1, Folder: SPRING 1
Identifier: W-652
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection of Washington forgeries and bookplates from the 19th and 20th centuries measures 1 linear foot. Found within the collection are forged Washington documents from notorious forgers Robert Spring, Joseph Cosey, and Charles Weisberg, as well as unidentified forgeries. The collection also contains bookplates – originals, restrikes, and spurious copies – from the Washington family and correspondence related to the sale of forgeries.

Dates: Majority of material found within between 1850? and 1869

Washington forgeries, facsimiles, and bookplates collection

 Collection — Shelf D:7
Identifier: WFC
Scope and Contents

The collection of Washington forgeries and bookplates from the 19th and 20th centuries measures 1 linear foot. Found within the collection are forged Washington documents from notorious forgers Robert Spring, Joseph Cosey, and Charles Weisberg, as well as unidentified forgeries. The collection also contains bookplates – originals, restrikes, and spurious copies – from the Washington family and correspondence related to the sale of forgeries.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1863-1999

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Archival Object 2
Collection 1
 
Subject
Forgeries 1
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Forgeries 1