John W. Stevenson letter to George Damphan : autograph letter signed,
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- John W. Stevenson letter to George Damphan : autograph letter signed,
- Date
- 1860 March 7
- Creator
- Stevenson, J. W. (John White), 1812-1886
- Extent
- 0.01 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Slavery--United States.
- United States--History--19th Century.
- Preferred Citation
- 2010MS033 : [identification of item], John W. Stevenson letter to George Damphan : autograph letter signed, 1860 March 7, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- John White Stevenson (1812–1886) was born in Virginia, but spent much of his professional life in Kentucky where he served in multiple offices, including U.S. Representative, the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, the 25th Governor of Kentucky, and U.S. Senator.
- Scope and Content
- John W. Stevenson discusses the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case, 1857.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
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