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New York Governor Hamilton Fish, 1886 Signed Letter

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New York Governor Hamilton Fish, 1886 Signed Letter
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This item SOLD at 2022 Dec 15 @ 15:13UTC-5 : EST/CDT
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1886. Handwritten note from Hamilton Fish, thanking Mrs. and Mr. Childs for their "beautiful gift on occasion of our" 50th wedding anniversary. Over 2 pages long with Fish's signature on third page, addressed from Philadelphia. Hamilton Fish (August 3, 1808 - September 7, 1893) was an American politician who served as the 16th Governor of New York from 1849 to 1850, a United States Senator from New York from 1851 to 1857 and the 26th United States Secretary of State from 1869 to 1877. Fish is recognized as the "pillar" of the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant and considered one of the best U.S. Secretaries of State by scholars, known for his judiciousness and efforts towards reform and diplomatic moderation. Fish settled the controversial Alabama Claims with Great Britain through his development of the concept of international arbitration. Historically, Fish has been praised for his calm demeanor under pressure, honesty, loyalty, modesty, and for his talented statesmanship during his tenure under President Grant, briefly serving under President Hayes. The hallmark of his career was the Treaty of Washington, peacefully settling the Alabama Claims. On December 15, 1836, Hamilton Fish married Julia Kean (a descendant of a New Yorker who was a New Jersey governor, William Livingston). The couple's lengthy married life was described as happy and Mrs. Fish was known for her "sagacity and judgement." VF condition. Interesting piece.