Crittenden, Alexander Parker Papers 1847-1940 and undated

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Crittenden, Alexander Parker Papers 1847-1940 and undated

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This folder contains 5 letters of correspondence regarding Crittenden and his murder, and a copy of his military history from West Point Military Academy.

1.0 folder; (5 letters, 1 item)

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Crittenden, Churchill, 1840-1864

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Crittenden, Alexander Parker, 1816-1870

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Biographical/Historical note Crittenden was born in Lexington, KY and was assassinated on the ferry between Oakland and San Francisco in 1870. He was married with children. He was a military cadet at West Point Military Academy from 07/01/1832-07/01/1836. He joined the army as a lieutenant and resigned 09/30/1836. He worked as an assistant engineer for the railroads in Baltimore, MD, York, PA, Charleston, SC, and Augusta, SC. He was a lawyer ...