United States Congressman & Senator from New York

Governor of New York

(1819-85) A powerful New York politician, he served as a Democratic U.S. Congressman, 1853-55, and quit his party over the issue of slavery. In 1855, he presided over the first Republican state convention. Served as Republican U.S. Congressman, 1857-64, Governor of New York, 1864-68 and U.S. Senator, 1869-75.

Free Frank Signature as U.S. Senator: 4 3/4 x 2 3/4, envelope, signed at upper right corner, R.E. Fenton, U.S.S.[United States Senate]. Addressed to Henry S. Hoover, No. 1030 Morgan St., Phila., Pa., with Wash. D.C., free, postmark. Light age toning and wear.