John Anthony Quitman papers, 1833-1858 (inclusive) 1847-1858 (bulk).

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John Anthony Quitman papers, 1833-1858 (inclusive) 1847-1858 (bulk).

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Collection is concerned chiefly with the movement in the 1850s among prominent political and military leaders in the South to invade and capture Cuba and northern Mexico in order to extend slave territory. It consists primarily of over 250 letters to Major-General Quitman who was to lead the annexation movement. Most of the letters are dated 1854-1858, some are from 1847 when Quitman was in Mexico City. Also includes 10 letters by Quitman, 2 printed copies of his speeches in Congress, accounts of money raised for the annexation effort, pamphlets, newspapers covering the 1850 trials in New Orleans in which Quitman was indicted for alleged neutrality violations because of his support for the Lopez expeditions to Cuba, and letters to Quitman requesting autographs or speeches.

2 boxes and 1 oversize volume (1.5 linear ft.)

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Houghton Library

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Quitman, John Anthony, 1798-1858

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Army officer, governor, public official, and U.S. representative of Mississippi. From the description of Certificate and letter of John Anthony Quitman, 1850-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449461 John Anthony Quitman moved from Ohio to Natchez, Miss., in 1821, where he practiced law. He was a member of the State house of representatives (1826-1827), chancellor of the State (1828-1835), member and president of the State senate (1835-1836), acting governor of Mississip...