[ Autographs ] William M. "Boss" Tweed (1823-1878) Mayor of New Yorkand political boss. his construction of the New York Court House and the graft associated with it nearly bankrupted New York and led to his ultimate jailing. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 8vo., New York, Dec. 31, 1867, paying himself a monthly salary of E625 Signed twice by Tweed.