Sylvanus Spencer
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Vanderbilt Funded Mercenaries With $40,000 to Defeat William Walker in Nicaragua
“Armed with Vanderbilt's backing and 40,000 dollars, Spencer traveled to Costa Rica and convinced President Juan Rafael Mora to help sever Walker's supply lines. On December 23rd, 18 56, Spencer's troops silently overtook the filibuster garrison at Hips Point a…”