Excerpt from Life of Col. J. F. H. Claiborne
Gen. F. L. Claiborne was connected with the army of the United States during the greater part of his life, and died in 1815 from a wound received in the service. His wife was a daughter of Col. Anthony Hutchins, a British officer, who in 1771 obtained from the Crown a large tract of land near Natchez, Miss, in what was then West Florida.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed examination of the life and career of Colonel John F. H. Claiborne, an influential political figure and historian from Mississippi. The author draws upon a vast collection of letters, newspaper articles, and other documents to paint a vivid portrait of Claiborne's personal and professional life. The book delves into his military service under President Thomas Jefferson, his election to the United States Congress where he championed the rights of settlers on public land, and his prominent role in local politics and society. It also explores Claiborne's later career as a historian and his contributions to the understanding of Mississippi's past. The book offers valuable insights into the complexities of antebellum politics, the struggles over land ownership and westward expansion, and the role of individuals in shaping historical events. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333700751_0
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