Letter from John Archibald Campbell in Washington, D.C., to his mother.
In the letter Campbell discusses the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln and his negative views of the new president; expresses his hope that peace will be maintained between the Union and the new Confederate government; and mentions his resignation from the United States Supreme Court, which is to occu...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/1821 |
| Summary: | In the letter Campbell discusses the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln and his negative views of the new president; expresses his hope that peace will be maintained between the Union and the new Confederate government; and mentions his resignation from the United States Supreme Court, which is to occur later in the month. A transcript of the letter is included. |
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