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A Woman vs. the Patronage System, 1881

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Carrie Zeman

Chester A. Arthur freely dispenses the patronage favors –jobs and contracts –said to have won his appointment as Vice President. Arthur became President upon the death of  James Garfield (by assassination) six weeks after Caroline McMaster wrote the last letter … Continue reading →

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