1695

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 December 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1695 - L. Dec. 14; ed:2/1 - James S. Speed, the new attorney general,
was active in the attempt to abolish slavery in Kentucky in 1892. He
freed his own slaves about three years ago. He is a native of Louis-
ville, Ky., is 50 years of age, and has stood high at the bar for many
years. (2)

Politics and Government / United States

Index terms:

Kentucky; Louisville Ky.; Speed, James S. (U. S. attorney general)