Papers, 1856.

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Papers, 1856.

Letters of John Slidell (1793-1871), lawyer, U.S. senator, 1853- 1861, and Confederate agent in France, concerning his efforts in behalf of the nomination of James Buchanan in 1856.

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Slidell, John, 1793-1871

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American lawyer and politician. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to T.H. Herbert, Esq., 1856 12 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664032 Slidell was a Louisiana lawyer and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and as Confederate agent to France whose capture sparked the Trent affair. From the description of Legal answer, 1800s. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 122558030 ...