William Pitt Kellogg papers, 1861, 1869-1884 (bulk 1873-1876).

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William Pitt Kellogg papers, 1861, 1869-1884 (bulk 1873-1876).

The William Pitt Kellogg Papers relate chiefly to Kellogg's gubernatorial administration and include letters from politicians concerning local patronage, African-American voting, and Federal occupation of certain areas of Louisiana; petitions of Louisianians seeking pardons and redress of grievances; extradition papers for fugitives from justice; and an 1876 joint resolution of the Louisiana Legislature opposing Kellogg's membership in the U.S. Senate.

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Kellogg, William Pitt, 1831-1918.

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William Pitt Kellogg was admitted to the bar in 1853 and practiced law in Canton, Ill. He was collector of the port of New Orleans (1865-1868), U.S. Senator for Louisiana (1868-1872, 1877-1883), governor of Louisiana (1873-1877), and U.S. Representative for Louisiana (1883-1885). From the description of William Pitt Kellogg letter, 1916 June 15. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 179865130 From the description of William P. Kellogg letter, 1874. (Louisiana Sta...

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