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Savage, John 1828-1888
Author; born in Dublin, Ireland, Dec. 13, 1828; settled in New York City in 1848, and was employed as proof-reader on the New York Tribune; removed to Washington, D. C., in 1857, where he became editor of The States, the o ative men; Campaign life of Andrew Johnson; Life and public services of Andrew Johnson; Fenian heroes and martyrs, etc. Mr. Savage was a popular and forceful orator, and rendered great aid to the Republican party among the Irish-American citizens in ant's first Presidential campaign.
After his inauguration President Grant sought to compliment the Irish by appointing Mr. Savage to one of the most lucrative consulates in Great Britain, but because of Mr. Savage's connection with political movemconsulates in Great Britain, but because of Mr. Savage's connection with political movements in Ireland the United States government was given to understand that this appointment would not be agreeable.
He died in Spragueville.
Pa., Oct. 9, 1888.