United States Congressman from New York

(1812-79) Born in New York City, he graduated from Columbia College in 1830, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1835, and opened up a law practice in New York City. He served as a delegate to the New York State constitutional convention in 1847. He was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth U.S. Congress and served from 1847-49. After his time in politics ended, he resumed the practice of law, and died in New York City on November 28, 1879. He was buried in the family burial ground, at Mastic, Long Island, N.Y.

Signature with place: 4 3/4 x 3/4, in ink, Henry Nicoll, New York City. Very fine.