Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Alexander H. Stephens” in chapter 1.46, section c.1.46.150 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29.:
...to become a brigadier-general.
He achieved no special distinction in this role, and his fame must rest chiefly on what he said and did during his long and brilliant service in the Federal Congress. Alexander H. Stephens said of his speech of January 7, 1861, that it deserved a place by the side of that of Pericles on a like occasion.
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