John C. Breckinridge letter : 1857.

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John C. Breckinridge letter : 1857.

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This collection consists of a letter written to Thomas S. Page by John C. Breckinridge. The letter was dated June 30, 1857. The letter begins by saying "it is some comfort to know that the gov't gets no postage on our correspondence." He closes the letter by informing Page he can obtain some or all of five thousand dollars by the end of the week.

1 item (1 leaf) ; 32 cm.

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7392961

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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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...

Page, Thomas, Sir, 1879-1958

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