Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876
Dates
- Existence: 1796 - 1876
Biography
Reverdy Johnson (May 21, 1796 – February 10, 1876) was a statesman and jurist from Maryland. He gained fame as a defense attorney, defending notables such as Sandford of the Dred Scott case, Maj. Gen. Fitz John Porter at his court-martial, and Mary Surratt, alleged conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. A former Whig, he was a strong supporter of the Union war effort. At first he opposed wartime efforts to abolish slavery until 1864, and in 1865 supported the 13th Amendment banning slavery.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Eph Lockhart letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 846124
Mss 846124
Date(s):
1846-01-24
Abstract
In English.
Reverdy Johnson letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 843206
Webster Mss 843206
Date(s):
1843-03-06
Abstract
In English.
Reverdy Johnson opinion
Collection
Identifier: Mss 854305
Mss 854305
Date(s):
1854-05-05
Scope and Contents
Four-page opinion by Reverdy Johnson in the Stirling Case, lists the facts in the case as compiled by Hayes and Lawrence. The problem is with Lord Stirling't title. (Photocopy)