Blair, Francis Preston, 1791-1876
Francis P. Blair, 1791-1876, was an influential Kentucky politician, and later, a Washington, D.C. newspaper editor. In 1814, Blair held the position of Franklin County Circuit Court Clerk, and in the 1820's was appointed Clerk of the New Court of Appeals. When the New Court collapsed, Blair became a writer for Amos Kendall's Argus of the Western America. Many pieces were printed in this publication supporting the election of Andrew Jackson over Henry Clay.
From the description of Francis P. Blair papers : letter, court document, and handbill, 1814-1869. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36807874
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