Alexander Clark Bullitt (1807-1868) appears to be best known for his work as a journalist, particularly his time in New Orleans. Here's what we can glean from available sources:
- Life: Born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1807, Bullitt likely practiced law for a while before entering politics in support of Henry Clay. Sometime around 1840, he relocated to New Orleans.
- Journalism Career: In New Orleans, Bullitt became a partner in Bullitt, Magne & Co., which ran the bilingual (French-English) newspaper L'Abeille ("The Bee") from 1840 to 1844. He specifically edited the English portion of the publication.
- Writing: His most prominent work seems to be "Rambles in the Mammoth Cave, during the Year 1844," published in 1845. This book details a visit to the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.
There seems to be some discrepancy about his exact birth year, with some sources listing it as 1802.
