Life And Correspondence Of John A. Quitman V1 Major -General And Governor Of The State Of Mississippi

The book titled ""Life and Correspondence of John A. Quitman V1: Major-General and Governor of the State of Mississippi"" is a biographical account of the life and career of John A. Quitman, a prominent figure in the history of the state of Mississippi. The book is written by Quitman himself and covers his life from his birth in 1798 to his death in 1858.John A. Quitman was a major general in the United States Army and served as the governor of Mississippi from 1850 to 1851. He was a leading advocate of states' rights and played a key role in the secession of Mississippi from the Union during the Civil War.The book provides a detailed account of Quitman's military career, including his service in the Mexican-American War and his leadership of the Mississippi Militia. It also covers his political career, including his time as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives and his tenure as governor.In addition to Quitman's own writings, the book includes letters and other correspondence from his family and colleagues, providing a unique insight into the life and times of this influential figure in Mississippi history.Overall, ""Life and Correspondence of John A. Quitman V1"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the life and legacy of one of Mississippi's most important historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.