Speed, James, 1812-1887

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Birth 1812-03-11
Death 1887-06-25
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James Speed was a friend and advisor to Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln appointed him attorney general in 1864 and he supported Lincoln's moderate treatment of the southern states until Lincoln's death. He then became a radical republican who was a critic of Andrew Johnson.

From the description of Speed, James 1812-1887 1863-1876 Papers. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49236177

Louisville lawyer, state legislator, politician, and U.S. attorney general.

From the description of James Speed : miscellaneous papers, 1840-1873. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49322888

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