Thw Wig and the Jimmy; or, A Political History of New York…
by [Davenport, John Isaacs]
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Florham Park, New Jersey, United States
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Pamphlet, 8vo, original wrappers, illustrated, 32 pp. Disbound, wrappers detached with significant chipping, some pieces gone, paper browned and aged, and rather fragile; complete. This is an interesting political pamphlet that presents a good deal of information on the election frauds of the 1868 election in New York City. The pamphlet mentions some of the central figures involved, including William 'Boss' Tweed, Joseph Farrell, and William Varley, alias "Reddy the Blacksmith". Some information concerning the criminal records of these individuals is also included. The act of "repeating," voting a number of times in various election wards is discussed in detail, as it relates to the elections of 1868. Not the best copy, but complete, and appears to be somewhat scarce, as the OCLC locates just a few copies. OCLC.
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- Bookseller
- Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 104059
- Title
- Thw Wig and the Jimmy; or, A Political History of New York…
- Author
- [Davenport, John Isaacs]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Published by the Author,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1869.
- Keywords
- New York. Political History.
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