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Rhett, Robert Barnwell, 1800-1876

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1800 - 1876

Biography

Robert Barnwell Rhett (born Robert Barnwell Smith; December 21, 1800 – September 14, 1876) was an American politician who served as a deputy from South Carolina to the Provisional Confederate States Congress from 1861 to 1862, a member of the US House of Representatives from South Carolina from 1837 to 1849, and US Senator from South Carolina from 1850 to 1852. As a staunch supporter of slavery and an early advocate of secession, he was a "Fire-Eater." Rhett published his views through his newspaper, the "Charleston Mercury."

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Robert Barnwell Rhett letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 841115.3
Webster Mss 841115.3
Date(s): 1841-01-15
Abstract

In English.

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