James Campbell (postmaster general)
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James Campbell (September 1, 1812 – January 27, 1893) was a politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served as Attorney-General of Pennsylvania and United States Postmaster General[1][2] during the presidency of Franklin Pierce.
Quick Facts 16th United States Postmaster General, President ...
James Campbell | |
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16th United States Postmaster General | |
In office March 7, 1853 – March 4, 1857 | |
President | Franklin Pierce |
Preceded by | Samuel Dickinson Hubbard |
Succeeded by | Aaron V. Brown |
Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 21, 1852 – March 8, 1853 | |
Governor | William Bigler |
Preceded by | Thomas Franklin |
Succeeded by | Francis Wade Hughes |
Personal details | |
Born | (1812-09-01)September 1, 1812 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | January 27, 1893(1893-01-27) (aged 80) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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