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Hon. Gilbert Robertson, Jr.
Another Fine Quality Print from Martin2001
Print specifics, condition & basic genealogy info below the image. Print Specifics:
- Type of print: Combination of Steel & stipple engraving - Original antique print
- Year of printing: 1877
- Publisher: Atlantic Publishing and Engraving Company, New York
- Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair)
- Dimensions: 8 x 11inches, including blank margins around the image. Full ample margins aroundthe image not shown in the photo. Image dimensions: 3.5 x 5 inches.1 inch = 2,54 cm.
- Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)
- Reverse side: Blank
- Note: Engraved facsimile signature under the image
Short bio:
Hon.Gilbert Robertson, Jr., Postmaster of Troy and second son of Gilbertand Elizabeth (Dow) Robertson, was born February 8, 1815, in Argyle,New York, and died April 23, 1896, in Troy, New York. ... In 1843 hewas admitted to the bar and commenced the practice of law, which hecontinued until the time of his death. .... In 1859 he was electedcounty judge and he was re-elected in 1863. During his incumbency hewas distinguished for his fair judicial rulings and strictimpartiality. He was even then active in politics, but never allowedhis partisanship to influence his judicial action. December 29, 1869,Judge Robertson was appointed United States assessor of internalrevenue of New York state by President Grant. ... In 1873 he wasappointed postmaster of Troy by President Grant, and assumed the dutiesof the office February 9, 1874. He was reappointed February 18, 1878,and again April 4, 1882, the last time by President Arthur. His termexpired March 16, 1886. The change in the national administrationresulted April 28, 1886, in the appointment of Edward Dolan byPresident Cleveland to succeed him as postmaster. Judge Robertson wasthe eighteenth postmaster of Troy.
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