Vallandigham, Clement L. (Clement Laird), 1820-1871

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Dates:
Active 1787
Active 1908
Birth 1820-07-29
Death 1871-06-17
Active 1850
Active 1877

Biographical notes:

Ohio lawyer and politician. As a member of Congress from 1858 to 1863 he became a leader of the Peace Democrats or Copperheads, who opposed secession but urged compromise and negotiation for peace on any terms to avoid prolonging the Civil War.

From the description of Envelope : to Gulian C. Verplanck, [between 1858 and 1863]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122617084

American Politician.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to an unidentified recipient, 1862 Jan. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574002

Ohio lawyer and politician who served as a member of the U.S. Congress, 1858-1863. During the Civil War he became the leader of the Peace Democrats, also known as the Copperheads, who supported negotiating with the Southern states to end the War.

From the description of Speech of Hon. C.L. Vallandigham, of Ohio : in the House of Representatives, July 10, 1861 : broadside. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754863774

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Subjects:

  • Copperhead movement
  • Newspaper publishing

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Places:

  • Ohio (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Dayton (Ohio) (as recorded)

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