Report of the Civil Service Commission to the President. April 15, 1874

Washington DC: Government Printing Office, 1874. Pamphlet. 98 pages, stab-sewn pamphlet. Very Good.

Report on Civil Service reforms instituted in 1871. The reforms were meant to end the spoils (or patronage) system which allowed ruling political parties to directly appoint civil servants and was a major point of debate during Reconstruction as some believed that Civil Service regulations would effectively prevent African Americans from holding public offices.

Cat.No: 340810

Price: $45.00