(2) Boss Tweed Signed NYC Documents, 1863

Two City of New York invoices dated 1863, both signed by William M. "Boss" Tweed as Street Commissioner. The documents concern accounts of appropriations for fire machines and apparatus. Tweed later became notorious as the leader of New York City's Tammany Hall political machine and one of the most prominent figures in 19th century American political corruption. An interesting pair of municipal documents bearing his signature. Estimate $100 - $300

Estimate:£75.68

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