English-born forger (1813-1876) who forged letters from luminaries and historical figures like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Horatio Nelson. Robert Spring forgery of a manuscript document signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 6 x 2.5, January 5, 1798. A forged pay order directed to the Office of Discount and Deposit in Baltimore, requesting that Harrey Gilbert be paid “the sum of one hundred & five dollars and chg my acct.” In fine condition, with complete separation along the central vertical fold repaired with archival tape on the reverse.
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