Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
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Davis, Jefferson, 1888 July 6
Jefferson Davis signed manuscript letter to Arthur J. Abernethy (Abernathy?), 1888 July 6.
Debate on Pensioning Jeff. Davis: Condensed from the Proceedings of the U.S. Senate, March 3, 1879, 1880
Series 5 is the largest series in the collection. It contains printed matter by and about national government, politics, and politicians. Many works were produced as partisan campaign literature during the tumultuous presidential elections of 1864, 1868, and 1872. Most such items promote the Republican Party’s views and candidates. The series is arranged by publication date, then by author and title. Within the same year, works without authors precede works with authors.
National Union Executive Committee. What Jeff. Davis Thinks of the War. National Union Executive Committee, 1864
Political broadside promoting Abraham Lincoln's candidacy for president of the United States. What Jeff. Davis Thinks of the War. the Main Plank of the Chicago Platform Is That Which Pronounces the War a Failure and on That Account Demands That "Immediate Efforts Be Made for a Cessation of Hostilities." Here It Is at Full Length.