Charles O'Conor -1st IrishAm Presidential Cand ALS#5239

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Charles O'Conor -1st IrishAm Presidential Cand ALS#5239 Charles O'Conor (1804-84) - American lawyer who ran in the U.S. presidential election, 1872.He was born in New York City, went on to studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1824, and soon won high reputation in his profession. In 1852, he was a presidential elector on the Democratic ticket, voting for Franklin Pierce. He was United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1853 to 1854. In politics an extreme States' rights Democrat, he opposed the response with force to attacks by rebels on United States military institutions. After the American Civil War he became senior counsel for Jefferson Davis on his indictment for treason. These facts and O'Conor's connection with the Roman Catholic Church affected unfavourably his political fortunes.In the U.S. presidential election, 1872, O'Conor was nominated for the presidency by the "Bourbon Democrats" or "Straight-Out Democrats", who refused to support Horace Greeley, and by the "Labor Reformers". He declined the nomination but received 21,559 votes. The election was won by incumbent President Grant of the Republican Party. Five other unsuccessful candidates received more electoral votes than O'Conor in the 1872 presidential election.He took a prominent part in the prosecution of Boss Tweed and members of the " Tweed Ring", and published Peculation Triumphant, Being the Record of a Five Years' Campaign against Official Malversation, A.D. 1871-1875 (1875).7.75" x 9.75" autograph letter, 2pp., July 20, 1860, to John Farrell, Esq., Chief Secretary of the National Democratic Volunteers, signed in fountain pen. Scans should be clear and large enough to read the body of the letter. In full “I have received through your kindness an official copy of two violations adopted in Executive Council by the National Democratic Volunteers on the 19th instant approving my letter to the Breckinridge and have ratification meeting and acknowledging my cooperation in the laudable efforts of that body to sustain democratic ascendancy in our national councils. Firmly believing that our associates and yourself are moved by a wise and discerning patriotism to strive at attaining the best results for our common country through agencies the most virtuous and elevated, it has always seemed a duty to contribute my mite in aid of your objects. For so doing I expected no recompense in any shape. I am nevertheless extremely gratified by your awarding to me that which is the only reward I could accept and conforms to the highest a pure ambition should desire - the approval of my compatriots. I am dear sir, with great respect, your obt. servant, Ch. O’Conor”. Transmittal folds otherwise very fine. #5239***This is from a fresh collection that was put together between 1880-1945, mostly historical, financiers, political, literary with a few military and entertainment. This month I will be listing items from this collection and another collection covering vintage theater and Hollywood entertainment from the 1870’s - 1950’s, political and misc. autographs from 1920-1950. *** Remember, any autographs I sell, I stand behind 100%, look at my 99.9% positive feedback if you need more assurance. This autograph is a genuine, original handwritten item, signed in ink by the person named in the description above. It is not a copy, not a facsimile, not a photograph of an autograph. It has a Money-Back Guarantee of Authenticity. 100% Guaranteed authentic. Check out my other auctions for more interesting stuff and save me as a “Favorite Seller”. I will be listing fresh material every week. The majority of my auctions will start at $24.99 or under, many at $14.99 and will be true auctions. I will gladly DISCOUNT combined shipping with multiple wins! ADD $1.00 for each additional item. Heavier or larger items may cost more. I go to the Post Office 6 times a week, I spend one and a half to two full days pulling and packing orders using materials I need to buy. Everything sent domestic is sent with delivery confirmation. I... read more

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