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New York Express letter writer seeks chance amid election uproar
Jonathan Slick, article writer from Weathersfield, pursues a position with the New York Express after visiting the office and meeting editors who propose printing his letters. He details joining political sections, meeting editors, and observing election crowds, including Tammany Hall scenes, voter turnouts, and the lively street politics of the city.
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