Charles Buford papers, circa 1842-1865.

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Charles Buford papers, circa 1842-1865.

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Chiefly family and personal correspondence commenting on political and social conditions prior to and during the Civil War, particularly slavery and its abolition and the effects of the war on civilians. Includes a letter from James W. Duke, a Confederate soldier in the Union prison at Rock Island, Ill., a satirical essay by Buford on the slavery question, and a biographical sketch of Buford. Other correspondents include T. H. Bradford, John C. Breckinridge, James F. Buckner, W. N. Budd, Garrett Davis, N. W. Duke, J. Henry (John Flournoy Henry), and George S. Williams.

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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...

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Henry, J. (John), 1793-1873

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Buford, Charles, 1797-1866

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Planter of Georgetown, Ky. Moved to Rock Island, Ill., circa 1853. From the description of Charles Buford papers, circa 1842-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980287 ...

Budd, W. N.

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Davis, Garrett, 1801-1872

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Williams, George S., active 1863

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Bradford, T. H.

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Buckner, James F.

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Duke, James W.

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