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In which commercial port had Roscoe controlled patronage, making him very powerful?

  • San Francisco

  • New Orleans

  • Boston

  • New York Customs House

Answer

New York Customs House was where Roscoe Conkling held significant sway, shaping its operations and solidifying his political influence. This control over crucial patronage appointments within the institution granted him tremendous power, turning him into a prominent and formidable figure in the political arena.
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