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Inaugural address of Jefferson Davis...
Inaugural address of Jefferson Davis...
Item # 691176
February 26, 1862
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1862
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Inauguration - inaugural address
An historic issue as the top of the front page has: "The Rebellion" "Important Southern News" "INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF JEFF DAVIS" "Rebel Accounts of the Fort Donelson Battle" "The Burning of Winton, N..C." "News From the Rebel States" "The Ceremonies Attendant on the Inauguration of Jeff Davis--His Address on the Occasion".
Much good detail on the ceremonies of his inauguration, and also the lengthy text of Davis' inaugural address in which he states: "...we have assembled to usher into existence the Permanent government of the Confederate States..." which previously had been a provisional government.
Civil War throughout include: "General Halleck's Dept." "The War in Arkansas" "The Capture of Nashville" "War Bulletin" and much more.
Eight pages, large folio size, minimal margin wear, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Category: Yankee