“Why should not New York City, instead of supporting by her contributions in revenue two-thirds of the expenses of the United States, become also equally independent? As a free city, with but nominal duty on imports, her local government could be supported without taxation upon her people.”

About Fernando Wood

Politician • American

Fernando Wood was an influential American politician who served as the 73rd and 75th Mayor of New York City. A prominent member of the Democratic Party, he was a leader of the pro-Southern Copperhead faction during the...