Letters, 1847-1874.

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Letters, 1847-1874.

Letters discussing political matters, recommendations, speaking engagements, elections, contemporary issues, and sectional strife prior to the Civil War. His 22 September 1847 letter to General John McCalla requesting that John Hunt Morgan's company either be attached to the 3rd Kentucky Infantry or that he be commissioned a lieutenant in the army; his 8 June 1856 letter to John C. Rives discusses the 1852 and 1856 elections for vice-president; his 2 July 1860 letter to Henry Randall discusses Democratic politics; his 19 September 1863 letter written to D.H. Hill, during the battle of Chickamauga, describes his position, enemy movements, and his lack of orders; and his 9 April 1865 telegram to P.G.T. Beauregard urges special attention to transportation concerns.

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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...

Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864

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