William M. "Boss" Tweed 1823 -1878 Mayor of New York and 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. D.S. 1p. 8vo., New York, June 12, 1869, a requisition for various lumber, planking, etc. to be used for the construction of piers and wharves, boldly signed by Tweed. With three additional items, various checks, documents, etc. signed by infamous Tweed Ring members Richard B. Connally, A. O Hall and John Hoffman. Four pieces.