[ Autographs ] JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE (1821 - 1875) Vice President of the United States who was second to Lincoln in the 1860 elections, Breckinridge also became a Confederate major general who won the battle of New Market. D.S., "John C. Breckinridge" 1.5pp. 4to., [n.p.,n.d.], a petition to the President requesting that he "confer upon Genl. Pelham the appointment of Surveyor General of New Mexico". Co- signed by Tammany Hall boss WILLIAM M. "BOSS" TWEED and 15 other signatories, including Simon Boyce, Speaker of the House. In very good condition.