Papers, 1841-1858.

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Papers, 1841-1858.

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The bulk of the collection consists of letters addressed to young F. Henry Quitman in Natchez, Mississippi and at college at Princeton from his father, John Anthony Quitman, 1841-1858 (87 items). The elder Quitman served as a brigadier-general of militia during the Mexican War, Governor of Mississippi, 1850-1851, and as a member of Congress, 1855-1858. His letters concern Cuban independence, with which he was sympathetic, states rights, seccession, and other southern political issues, as well as family affairs. Also included are several letters of other family members.

97 items.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Quitman, John Anthony, 1798-1858

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Army officer, governor, public official, and U.S. representative of Mississippi. From the description of Certificate and letter of John Anthony Quitman, 1850-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449461 John Anthony Quitman moved from Ohio to Natchez, Miss., in 1821, where he practiced law. He was a member of the State house of representatives (1826-1827), chancellor of the State (1828-1835), member and president of the State senate (1835-1836), acting governor of Mississip...

Quitman, Frederick Henry, -1884

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