John J. Crittenden papers, 1783-1913 1779-1888 1795-1869.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Crittenden, John J. (John Jordan), 1787-1863.

Series:

• Slavery and anti-slavery: a transnational archive: Part III: The institution of slavery.
• Slavery and anti-slavery: a transnational archive: Part III: The institution of slavery

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Crittenden, John J. (John Jordan), 1787-1863.
• United States. Congress. Senate.
• Whig Party (U.S.)--Kentucky.
• Slavery--United States.
• Tariff--United States.
• Kentucky--Politics and government--1865-1950.
• Texas--Annexation to the United States.
• United States--Politics and government--19th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (27 manuscripts; 2,583 items).

Place of Publication:

1779-1888

Summary:

John J. Crittenden served as U.S. attorney general, U.S. Senator, and governor of Kentucky. His papers consist mostly of correspondence, but also contain legal documents, speeches, and state papers from his political career. Slavery holds a prominent position in Crittenden's papers, as do national and state politics and secession.

Notes:

Reproduction of the original from the Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.

OCLC:

822973792