Speed, James (1812-1887) to Thomas Hillhouse
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02490.16 Author/Creator: Speed, James (1812-1887) Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Requesting a pamphlet copy of the New York State draft law. Docket states that a copy of the law was sent to Speed.
James Speed was a Kentucky State Senator, and later served as Abraham Lincoln's Attorney General.
Thomas Hillhouse was the Adjutant General of the State of New York. He also served in the New York State Senate and as the Assistant Treasurer of the United States.
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