Richard M. Wynkoop, who had been in the Customs Service for 20 years, and who had gained a reputation as an expert and authority in Custom House matters, was discharged soon after Mr. Hedden became Collector. There were no charges against Mr. Wynkoop except that he was a Republican. His ability and knowledge of affairs was unquestioned. He was dismissed to make room for a friend of Mr. Hedden. Yesterday Mr. Wynkoop appeared again at the Custom House. He has been requested by Collector Magone to do special work in preparing a statement showing facts about the Custom House administration for the use of the Secretary of the Treasury in his forthcoming annual report.

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Unknown, "Back in the Custom House Again," The New York Times, New York, Saturday, 6 November 1886, p. 8.