Hamilton Fish (August 3, 1808 - September 7, 1893), born in New York City, was an American statesman who served as Governor of New York, United States Senator and United States Secretary of State. Wikipedia
During the 1840s, Fish became active in Whig politics and served in the House of Representatives (1843-45) and later as New York's lieutenant governor (1847-49) and governor (1849-51). www.u-s-history.com/pages/h214.html
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