Brennan, Matthew T. (fl. 1822-1870) [Draft substitute certificate for Charles Strickland]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06182 Author/Creator: Brennan, Matthew T. (fl. 1822-1870) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document signed Date: 2 October 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21.4 x 17.6 cm. Order a Copy
Certificate 191 is co-signed by Comptroller Matthew T. Brennan, Supervisor Tweed. Also includes two other illegible signatures. Page two is countersigned by Michael Conway. Partially printed document verifiying that Charles Strickland, a carpenter, has obtained a draft substitute, William Duck. Also verifies that William Duck is Strickland's substitute, and page three verifies that N. Muller is Duck's substitute. Five cent internal revenue stamps on pages two and three.
Brennan entered the fire department and eventually gained a place in the Sixth Ward's politically active Engine Company No. 21.
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