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James Speed

GLC05603.02.14

to Thomas Hillhouse

Requesting a pamphlet copy of the New York State draft law. Docket states that a copy of the law was sent to Speed.

GLC02490.16

Opinion on the constitutional power of the military to try and execute the assassins of the President by James Speed

Published by the Government Printing Office. Argues that the Lincoln conspirators should be tried before a miltary court because they committed the crime as public enemies.

GLC05255.03

Carte de visite profile view of Lincoln's 2nd Attorney General

Imprint on recto "Brady & Co. Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "James Speed Att. Genl. Ky. Resigned July 1866." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B. Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Galleries No 352 Pennsylvania Av...

GLC05111.02.0100