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<p>This comprehensive biography tells the story of John A Quitman, a major-general in the US Army and governor of Mississippi. J. F. H. Claiborne provides a detailed account of Quitman's life and achievements, including his service in the Mexican-American War and his role in the secession crisis. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American South and the Civil War.</p> <p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p> <p>This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p> <p>Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>