Arthur P. Hinman
How a British Subject Became President of the United States
In 1880, a curious tale emerged from St. Albans, Vermont, reported by the New York Times, about a mysterious attorney and Democratic operative named A. P. Hinman. Hinman confided to local Democratic leaders that he had been commissioned by the Democratic National Committee to uncover evidence suggesting that Vice-President-elect Chester A. Arthur was not eligible for office, claiming he was a Canadian-born alien. After President Garfields assassination in 1881, Arthur ascended to the presidency and proved to be a surprisingly competent leader. In 1884, Hinman published a book aimed at thwartin...
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Feb 9, 2026
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005 - The Death Struggle 09.02.2026 36:41
In 1880, a curious tale emerged from St. Albans, Vermont, reported by the New York Times, about a mysterious attorney and Democratic operative named A. P. Hinman. Hinman confided to local Democratic leaders that he had been commissioned by the Democratic National Committee to uncover evidence suggesting that Vice-President-elect Chester A. Arthur was not eligible for office, claiming he was a Cana...
004 - Extracts Town Records of Fairfield Vermont 09.02.2026 33:41
In 1880, a curious tale emerged from St. Albans, Vermont, reported by the New York Times, about a mysterious attorney and Democratic operative named A. P. Hinman. Hinman confided to local Democratic leaders that he had been commissioned by the Democratic National Committee to uncover evidence suggesting that Vice-President-elect Chester A. Arthur was not eligible for office, claiming he was a Cana...
003 - Letters 09.02.2026 24:49
In 1880, a curious tale emerged from St. Albans, Vermont, reported by the New York Times, about a mysterious attorney and Democratic operative named A. P. Hinman. Hinman confided to local Democratic leaders that he had been commissioned by the Democratic National Committee to uncover evidence suggesting that Vice-President-elect Chester A. Arthur was not eligible for office, claiming he was a Cana...
002 - Custom House Investigations 09.02.2026 16:27
In 1880, a curious tale emerged from St. Albans, Vermont, reported by the New York Times, about a mysterious attorney and Democratic operative named A. P. Hinman. Hinman confided to local Democratic leaders that he had been commissioned by the Democratic National Committee to uncover evidence suggesting that Vice-President-elect Chester A. Arthur was not eligible for office, claiming he was a Cana...
001 - To the Citizens of the United States 09.02.2026 28:45
In 1880, a curious tale emerged from St. Albans, Vermont, reported by the New York Times, about a mysterious attorney and Democratic operative named A. P. Hinman. Hinman confided to local Democratic leaders that he had been commissioned by the Democratic National Committee to uncover evidence suggesting that Vice-President-elect Chester A. Arthur was not eligible for office, claiming he was a Cana...
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