Biography:

Richard B. Connolly, aka "Slippery Dick," was the unofficial chief financial officer of the infamous "Tweed Ring." Connolly was comptroller of New York City from 1867 until his resignation on November 18, 1871. Shortly after his resignation, he was arrested an indicted of 15 misdemeanor counts. After being released on bail, he fled the United States and eventually died in Marseilles, France. Connolly was born in Ireland and came to New York City as a young man. He also served as Clerk of New York County from 1853 to 1858 and as a member of the NY State Senate from 1860 to 1863.