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    James Louis Petigru

    Birth: 5-10-1789

    Death: 3-9-1863

    Alternate Surname: Pettigrew

Biography

James Louis Petigru was born and raised by an elite family of planters in South Carolina. He practiced as a lawyer, and served in the state legislature. He also served as the state's Attorney General. He staunchly opposed secession. He married Jane Postell, with whom he had 4 children.

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, April 29, 1849

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, April 30, 1849

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, May 3, 1849

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, May 6, 1849

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Biography: 
James Louis Petigru was born and raised by an elite family of planters in South Carolina. He practiced as a lawyer, and served in the state legislature. He also served as the state's Attorney General. He staunchly opposed secession. He married Jane Postell, with whom he had 4 children.
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James L. Petigru: Southern Conservative, Souther Disaster
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William H. Pease
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