James Calhoun (Atlanta politician)
James M. Calhoun (February 12, 1811 – October 1, 1875) was an American politician who served as the sixteenth mayor of Atlanta, Georgia during the American Civil War, best known as the recipient of Union General William T. Sherman's famous "war is cruelty" (often misquoted as "war is hell") letter.
James Calhoun | |
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| 16th Mayor of Atlanta | |
| In office 1862–1865 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Lowe (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | James E. Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James M. Calhoun February 12, 1811 Abbeville County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 1875 (aged 64) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery Atlanta, Georgia |
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