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Born August 3, 1808 • New York City • New York
Died September 6, 1893 (aged 85) • New York City • New York
Title / Office United States Senate (1851-1857), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party • Whig Party
Role In Alabama claims • Virginius affair

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