Joseph C.S. Blackburn : papers, 1875-1898.

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Joseph C.S. Blackburn : papers, 1875-1898.

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The letters include routine correspondence promising visits and declining invitations; and a group of five letters, 1895-1898, to Oliver H. Redd of Lexington, Ky., discussing Redd's work in Fayette County and Lexington in the senatorial race and James B. McCreary's chances in Mercer County, and expresses his doubts about receiving an army commission; and a letter of recommendation on Redd's behalf asking Colonel D.G. Colson to give Redd a position as major.

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Blackburn, Joseph C. S. (Joseph Clay Stiles), 1838-1918

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Lawyer, politician, U.S. senator and governor of the Panama Canal Zone. From the description of Joseph C.S. Blackburn : papers, 1875-1898. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46726237 Blackburn was an American politician who served in the United States Senate. From the description of Letter, 1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80814187 ...

Jouett, James E. (James Edward), 1828-1902

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Native Kentuckian, naval officer, and veteran of the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War. From the description of James Edward Jouett : miscellaneous papers, 1861-1893. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49244278 American naval officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Crusader," Key West, to Mr. Abert, 1860 May 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270486834 ...

McCreary, James B. (James Bennett), 1838-1918

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James Bennett McCreary (July 8, 1838 - October 8, 1918) was born in Richmond, Kentucky, the son of Dr. Edmund R. and Sabrina (Bennett) McCreary. During the Civil War, McCreary served with John Hunt Morgan in the 11th Kentucky Cavalry. He served as Governor of Kentucky from 1875-1879 and 1911-1915. He served in the US House of Representatives from 1884-1897. He also served in the US Senate 1903-1909. In 1914, McCreary ran for the US Senate, but lost. He died in Richmond in 1918. From ...

Redd, Oliver H.

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