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Roscoe Conkling A Civil War Politician in Madison Square Park in NYC

 Author: Patrick Young  Published Date: December 8, 2023  4 Comments on Roscoe Conkling A Civil War Politician in Madison Square Park in NYC

I approached Madison Square Park in New York City from the South East side, where Madison Avenue hits East 23rd Street in Manhattan. There are…

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Roscoe Conkling, NY’s Patronage King and Paramour of Chief Justice’s Daughter, Profiled in WaPo

 Author: admin  Published Date: February 28, 2022  Leave a Comment on Roscoe Conkling, NY’s Patronage King and Paramour of Chief Justice’s Daughter, Profiled in WaPo

The Washington Post has an interesting article on Roscoe Conkling, the patronage king of New York’s Republican Party. Conkling entered the Republican Party as a…

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