Jun 21, 2018 - Sale 2483

Sale 2483 - Lot 93

Price Realized: $ 562
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
REQUESTING AN APPOINTMENT AS A "FAVOR" ARTHUR, CHESTER A. Letter Signed, "C.A. Arthur," to Collector of the Port of NY Henry A. Smythe, recommending that M.J. Mullany be appointed Day Inspector. Additionally signed by Tammany Society Democrat Richard B. Connolly and two others. 1 page, 4to, ruled paper; short closed separation on fold at bottom edge repaired verso with cello tape, upper and lower edges trimmed. New York, 28 June 1866

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"The undersigned earnestly recommend Mr. M.J. Mullany (of 549 Third Av, 21st Ward) to your favorable notice as being a very trustworthy and capable man and well qualified to discharge the duties of the position he seeks, that of Day Inspector.
"By appointing him you will confer a particular favor on / [signatures].