David Frum

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David Frum @davidfrum

In the 1860s, the NY Customs House was the greatest patronage plum in the federal inventory. Senior employees at the Customs House were compensated by a share in the customs revenues. Appointees could get rich - and kick back handsomely to the politician who got them a post 3/x — PolitiTweet.org

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David Frum @davidfrum

Lincoln recognized - as I trust we all now recognize - that the only way to save the Union was by his own re-election. So here is one thing he did to ensure that re-election: crass patronage politics at the New York Customs House. (More to come) 2/x — PolitiTweet.org

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In summer 1864, Lincoln faced dissent from more radical Republicans. They hoped to replace him with Secretary of the Treasury Chase. Chase had a preferred candidate at the Customs House. So Lincoln dangled that appointment to deter Chase from challenging him. 4/x — PolitiTweet.org

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