President William McKinley Thanks New York Political Boss Hamilton Fish For His Support in the 1900 Election

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Hamilton Fish was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1874 to 1896. In that body, he was the Republican leader in 1890 and Speaker in 1895 and 1896. For many years Fish was considered to be one of the top Republican bosses in the State of New York. He...

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President William McKinley Thanks New York Political Boss Hamilton Fish For His Support in the 1900 Election

Hamilton Fish was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1874 to 1896. In that body, he was the Republican leader in 1890 and Speaker in 1895 and 1896. For many years Fish was considered to be one of the top Republican bosses in the State of New York. He served as Assistant Treasurer of the United States in the Administration of Theodore Roosevelt, and became a member of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1909.

In 1900, he pledged his support to President McKinley for his reelection bid. Though not surprising, that made it more likely that McKinley would carry New York, the number one political plum at that time. McKinley gratefully responded. Typed Letter Signed, on Executive Mansion letterhead, Washington, October 17, 1900, to Fish. “I write to thank you for your kindness in sending me the clipping stating your position in the present election. Your kindly expressions are I assure you cordially appreciated…” The envelope is still present.

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