John J. Crittenden papers, 1783-1913
Series: Slavery and anti-slavery: a transnational archive. Part 3: The institution of slavery; Slavery & anti-slavery
Published: 1779
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource],
Number of pages: 2583
Subjects: Slavery; Tariff; Politics and government; Annexation to the United States; United States. Congress. Senate; United States; Whig Party (U.S.)
Description: 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.