Harlan, James , 1820-1899
Dates
- Existence: 1820 - 1899
Biography
James Harlan (August 26, 1820 – October 5, 1899) was an attorney and politician, a member of the United States Senate, a U.S. Cabinet Secretary at the United States Department of Interior under President Andrew Johnson, and a Federal Judge.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
James Harlan letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 866458
Mss 866458
Date(s):
1866-08-08
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from James Harlan in Washington, DC to James Speed, thanking him for his well wishes, and commenting on hopes for the autumn elections securing victory in the north and west for the Union cause.