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Seddon, James Alexander, 1815-1880

 

Biography

James Alexander Seddon (July 13, 1815 – August 19, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a Representative in the United States Congress, as a member of the Democratic Party. Seddon was appointed Confederate States Secretary of War by Jefferson Davis during the American Civil War.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

James Alexander Seddon letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 864411.5
Mss 864411.5
Date(s): 1864-07-11
Scope and Contents

Letter frim James Alexander Seddon in Richmond, Virginia to Governor William Smith, inquiring concerning an officer of Mosby's command, whom he is anxious to assign for duty in the Rappahannock.

Petition to J.A. Seddon, Secretary of War

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 864940.2
Mss 864940.2
Date(s): 1864
Scope and Contents

Two-page petition addressed to J.A. Seddon, Secretary of War C.S.A requesting that one R.R. Dunston, a blacksmith and private in the Confederate Army, be stationed in King William County for the practice of his trade, as there are no other smiths to repair farm machinery.

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