Spangler's Ghost Writer

[John E.]

A review of Ned Spangler's letters from Dry Tortugas and his statements afterwards lead me to believe that Sam Arnold served as Spangler's ghost writer.

There is one letter riddled with misspellings while at least three others are written with proper grammar and spelling. --

During the time the conspirators were incarcerated at Dry Tortugas, it's apparent they formed bonds with each other. It's my guess that they traded services out of friendship and/or necessity. Spangler was quite good at his woodwork while Arnold was the talented wordsmith who served as a clerk.

Anyone else have any thoughts on the matter ? Could it be that Arnold taught Spangler to write more better ? (The last two word combo was a joke. I hope that wasn't lost on anyone. I am edumucated.