Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861
Biography
Stephen Arnold Douglas (April 23, 1813 – June 3, 1861) was an American politician and lawyer from Illinois. A senator, he was one of two nominees of the badly split Democratic Party for president in the 1860 presidential election, which was won by Republican Abraham Lincoln.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Stephen Arnold Douglas letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 854261
Mss 854261
Date(s):
1854-04-11
Scope and Contents
Letter from Stephen Arnold Douglas in Washington, DC to H.L. Woods, telling him that he is sending him his autograph. Includes engravibng of Stephen A. Douglas by J.C. Butrre.