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Lewis Cass

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Lewis Cass 1782-1866, American statesman, b. Exeter, N.H. He established (1802) himself as a lawyer in Zanesville, Ohio, became a member (1806) of the state legislature, and was U.S. marshal for Ohio from 1807 to 1812. In the War of 1812, Cass's command was included against his will in the forces that Gen. William Hull surrendered to the British at Detroit in Aug., 1812. Cass later fought with distinction at the battle of the Thames (Oct. 5, 1813). Left in command at Detroit, Cass was also appointed governor of Michigan Territory, a post he filled ably for 18 years (1813-31). As Secretary of... Read more
Lewis Cass
Lewis Cass As governor of Michigan Territory, Lewis Cass (1782-1866) contributed importantly to the development of...secretary of war, minister to France, and secretary of state. Lewis Cass was born on Oct. 2, 1782, in New Hampshire, the eldest child... Read more
Lewis Cass
...presidential election of 1848, which he lost to Zachary Taylor . He later served as secretary of state (1857–60) but resigned when Pres. James Buchanan took no action to counter the secession of the Southern states. Lewis Cass Lewis Cass Lewis Cass Read more

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