Mary Burch Breckinridge letters, 1864-1868.

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Mary Burch Breckinridge letters, 1864-1868.

This collection consists of letters written by Mrs. Breckinridge to her cousin, Mrs. George W. Johnson of Georgetown, Ky.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6904102

University of Kentucky Libraries

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Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875

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John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He represented Kentucky in both houses of Congress and became the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and served in the U.S. Senate during the outbreak of the American Civil War, but was expelled after joining the Confederate Army. He was appointed Confederate secretary of war in 1865. Breckinrid...

Breckinridge, Mary, 1826-1907

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Mary Burch Breckinridge was the wife of John Cabell Breckinridge, Vice President under James Buchanan (1856-1860) and Presidential candidate against Lincoln in 1860. From the description of Mary Burch Breckinridge letters, 1864-1868. (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 15925296 ...

Johnson, George Fenimore, Mrs.

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