Tammany Halls BOSS TWEED - Sub Soldier Doc Signed

William M. "Boss" Tweed (1823–1878) Politician. Tweed was known as "Boss Tweed." In the late 1860s he ran a network of corrupt city officials called the "Tweed Ring," which extorted kickbacks from contractors and others doing business with the city. 8 ½" x 7" document signed, October 2, 1863. The document is a "New York County Substitute and Relief Committee" whereby William Lee receives $300 to serve as a substitute for Charles Piper. Two receipts for the payment are attached. The Conscription Act of March 1863 allowed a drafted man to hire a substitute to serve for him. Tweed has signed as supervisor.