Lot 60
[Tweed Ring Principals], Samuel Tilden (1814-86) Reform Governor of New York; he lead the attack on the Tweed Ring; won the popular vote but lost the election in the disputed 1876 presidential election. Autograph Letter Signed,1¼ pp, 10 mx 8", New York, Dec. 20, 1842. To William Bouck, Governor of NY, offering his support for Nathaniel Pierce for Tobacco Inspector, "…he discharged its active duties as duputy, until Whig intolerance sought to force his removal…." Letter is silked, else fine.
William Marcy Tweed (1823-78) NY politician who headed the infamous Tammany Hall organization known as the Tweed Ring; tried and found gulty of corruption, he escaped to Spain. Partly-printed Document Signed ("W.M. Tweed") as Supervisor of the NY County Substitute and Relief Committee, 3 pp, 7 x 8½", Sept. 28, 1863. Certifying that A.K. Sloan has obtained a substitute to replace him as an active member of the Fire Department, because Sloan had been drafted into military service.
William L. Marcy (1786-1857) Member of the NY political group known as the "Albany Regency." He was Governor of NY, U.S. Secretary of War, and U.S Secretary of State. He coined the phrase "spoils system." Autograph Letter Signed as Secretary of State, one page, 7¼ x 5", Washinton, Feb. 4, n.y. Marcy makes an appointment for the Honorable D.J. Dickinson to meet with the President.
Estimated Value $400 - 600
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