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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Johnson , Reverdy 1796 -1876 (search)
Johnson, Reverdy 1796-1876
Statesman; born in Annapolis, Md., May 21, 1796; was admitted to the bar in 1815.
After serving two terms in his State Senate, he was United States Senator from 1845 to 1849, when he became United States Attorney-General under President Taylor. Mr. Johnson was a delegate to the Peace Convention; UnMr. Johnson was a delegate to the Peace Convention; United States Senator from 1863 to 1868; and minister to Great Britain in 1868-69, negotiating a treaty for the settlement of the Alabama claims (q. v.)
Reverdy Johnson. question, which was rejected by the United States Senate.
He was recalled by
Richard Mentor Johnson. President Grant in 1869; supported Horace Greeley in the P1868-69, negotiating a treaty for the settlement of the Alabama claims (q. v.)
Reverdy Johnson. question, which was rejected by the United States Senate.
He was recalled by
Richard Mentor Johnson. President Grant in 1869; supported Horace Greeley in the Presidential campaign of 1872.
He died in Annapolis, Md., Feb. 10, 1876.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Johnson -Clarendon convention, (search)
Johnson-Clarendon convention,
The treaty negotiated by Reverdy Johnson, while minister to England, dated Jan. 14, 1869.
This treaty proposed a mixed commission for the consideration of all claims, including the Alabama claims.
The treaty, which was the foundation of the subsequent successful one, was rejected by the United States Senate, as the provision made in it for national losses was not satisfactory.
See Johnson, Reverdy.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Missionary Ridge , battle of (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Peace Congresses. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Peace resolutions. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America . (search)