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Returning soldiers from the Civil War... Jefferson Davis' plight...



Item # 584466

May 24, 1865

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1865 

* When Johnny Comes Marching Home 
* Jefferson Davis in custody
 

All of the front page is taken up with text relating to the first column heads: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES", "Nearly a Hundred Thousand Veterans in the Lines", "Grateful Recognition of Gallant Officers", "Wreaths of Laurel & Beautiful Bouquets for the Brave", "Graphic Pictures of the Parades, its Scenes & Incidents" & more on the parade celebrating the returning Civil War soldiers.
Page 5 has: "Jeff Davis Locked Up", "Sad Parting of Jeff Davis with His Unfortunate Family", "Mrs. Davis & Her Children to be Sent to the South" and "Ignominious Conclusion of an Inglorious Career". The back page includes: "Trial of the Assassins"
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

Category: Post-Civil War