As a Republican, he ran for New York State Comptroller in 1857 but was defeated by Democrat 1859 and was elected, being in office from 1860 to 1861.
He ran for New York State Comptroller in 1857. This was as a Republican. He was defeated by Democrat 1859. This was as a Republican. He was elected, being in office from 1860 to 1861. This was as a Republican.