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Jeff Davis dressed as a woman to escape?
Jeff Davis dressed as a woman to escape?
Item # 701628
May 16, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 16, 1865 An interesting graphic on the front page with a full-figure print of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, as captured dressed in woman's clothes. It is headed: "JEFF. DAVIS As 'The Stern Statesman'--Last Act".
In reality, upon his capture he was wearing a long overcoat which some mistook as a woman's dress, and of course the northern press would prefer to exploit the idea he was dressed as a woman.
First column heads include: "THE CONSPIRACY!" "The Chargers & Specifications Against the Assassins" "Jeff. Davis & Booth Conspire Together" "The Murderers Incited By Davis & Company" "Aid to the Rebellion the Grand Object" "Intended Murder of Johnson, Seward and General Grant" and even more.
More on the trial of the assassins one page 4.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a small library stamp in an upper corner, very nice condition.
Category: The Civil War
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