This handwritten letter, dated September 2, 1862, is written from Elliot C. Cowden to Salmon P. Chase discussing the incompetence of the newly elected U. S. Collector for the 4th District of New York, John Mack, and requests Chase to investigate a possible removal. The letter is written on Elliot C. Cowdin and Co. letterhead.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/fvw-manuscripts-original-manuscripts/1129/thumbnail.jp