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Historical New York City Document, dated Sept. 1846. Payment for $100 to the Chief of Police for sundry expenses per ordinance of City Council. Signed by Geo. Marshall, Chief of Police. Signed by Andrew Mickle in old ink. Excellent condition. (1805-1863) Andrew Hutchins Mickle was the 67th Mayor of New York City from 1846 to 1847.Mickle was born in New York City. As a young man he married the daughter of George B. Miller, a tobacco dealer, afterwards working in his father-in-law's firm.The George B. Miller & Co. tobacco business became famous as one of the first makers of the fine cut variety of chewing tobacco. Mickle eventually inherited the business and renamed it A. H. Mickle & Sons. He expanded the firm and its product line, and became wealthy as a result.A Democrat affiliated with the Tammany Hall organization, in 1845 he won election as Mayor of New York City, taking advantage of a four-way race to win with a plurality. After serving one two-year term Mickle declined to run for reelection and returned to his business interests.Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.
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