Letter to A.K. McClure, 1879 October 18.

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Letter to A.K. McClure, 1879 October 18.

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Mosby writes concerning embezzlement of over $100.000 by his predecessor David H. Baily in the consular service in Hong Kong. He claims that Baily was appointed through the influence of George F. Seward and calls for a Congressional investigation. At the top of the letter is a note stataing "Col. Mosbys letter contains important information, which may be useful hereafter."

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University of Virginia. Library

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McClure, Alexander K. (Alexander Kelly), 1828-1909

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McClure was a Republican politician and owner of a newspaper in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He helped to influence the Pennsylvania delegates to vote for Abraham Lincoln at the 1860 Republican nominating convention. McClure was a major opponent of Simon Cameron. From the description of Papers, January 3-24, 1861. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 137751501 Alexander K. McClure was a Pennsylvania newspaper publisher and politician. Born in Sherman's ...

Seward, George F. (George Frederick), 1840-1910

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U.S. Minister to China, 1876-1880; President of the Fidelity and Casualty Company, New York City. From the description of George F. Seward papers, 1885-1910. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58780527 ...

Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916

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John Singleton Mosby (1833-1916) of Powhatan County, Va., was a lawyer and Confederate officer. Mosby was educated at the University of Virginia and worked as a lawyer in Washington County, Va., prior to the Civil War. In 1861, Mosby enlisted in the 1st Virginia Cavalry. He was eventually promoted to colonel and led the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry. After the war Mosby returned to practicing law in Warrenton, Va., and San Francisco, Calif. He also served at the United States Consul in Ho...