Title
President Cleveland handing a paper to Henry Pearson
Caption
Consistent civil service reform' President Cleveland handing a paper that states 'Re-appointment for Honesty and Efficiency' to Henry G. Pearson for his appointment as Postmaster in New York. Pearson is carrying a box labelled 'The People's Trust'. In the background, are Whitelaw Reid with dagger labelled 'N.Y. Tribune' and Charles A. Dana with dagger labelled 'N.Y. Sun'; both appear angry that an efficient and honest citizen has been appointed to a civil service position.
Date
1885
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A17_089
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,8Mb) / 12,9in x 18,1in / 3871 x 5418 (300dpi)