Context The Saratoga Convention references the New York State Republican Convention, where the New York Republican Party would choose its nominee for governor.
Context This letter references President Arthur’s nomination of Samuel Blatchford to the Supreme Court, but alludes to prior questionable actions on the matter.
Context During the Arthur Administration, there were several legal cases that arose regarding political assessments – the act of government officials raising money…
Context This letter makes reference to several of President Arthur’s appointments, beginning with the appointment of Horace Gray to the Supreme Court. Arthur…