Papers, 1858-1878.

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Papers, 1858-1878.

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The collection consists of 9 checkbooks with stubs, 1858-1869; 2 private letter books, 1868-1877, containing copies of letters to many prominent persons, especially generals and public officials, relating particularly to patronage; 6 official letter books, 1870-1878, kept while he was Collector of the Port of New York; 1 patronage book, 1875-1877, including a list of job seekers, names of persons recommending them, their disposition, and appointments requested for the Brooklyn Navy Yard; 1 petty cash book, 1858-1867, pertaining to the business affairs of the firm of Arthur & Gardiner; and 1 daybook, 1858-1872, of Arthur & Gardiner.

20 v.

New-York Historical Society

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Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886

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Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 21st President of the United States from 1881 to 1885....

Arthur & Gardiner (Firm)

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