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Varina Davis, Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America, A Memoir by his Wife, Volume 2 1,039 11 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 833 7 Browse Search
Varina Davis, Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America, A Memoir by his Wife, Volume 1 656 14 Browse Search
The Annals of the Civil War Written by Leading Participants North and South (ed. Alexander Kelly McClure) 580 0 Browse Search
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865 459 3 Browse Search
Hon. J. L. M. Curry , LL.D., William Robertson Garrett , A. M. , Ph.D., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 1.1, Legal Justification of the South in secession, The South as a factor in the territorial expansion of the United States (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 435 13 Browse Search
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3. 355 1 Browse Search
Edward Alfred Pollard, The lost cause; a new Southern history of the War of the Confederates ... Drawn from official sources and approved by the most distinguished Confederate leaders. 352 2 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 333 7 Browse Search
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.1 (search)
The ninety-third anniversary of the birth of Pres. Jefferson Davis. Celebrated by various organizations of Southern women at New Orleans, La., June 3, 1901, with the eloquent oration of Hon. Charlw Orleans, La., Picayune, June 4, 1901.] The ninety-third anniversary of the birthday of Jefferson Davis, the great leader of the Confederacy, whose memory is enshrined in thousands of hearts thrortook to make the day the occasion of a demonstration of love and devotion to the memory of Jefferson Davis, and a beautiful all-day celebration was planned, which for patriotism and loyalty has selduth laid down their lives. The feature of the opening was the grand oration on the Life of Jefferson Davis, delivered by Judge Charles E. Fenner, the distinguished Southerner and jurist, at whose residence Mr. Davis passed from earth to the eternal camping grounds above. Another interesting feature was the presentation to Memorial Hall of the sword of a private soldier who laid down his life o
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Jefferson Davis Monument Association holds the First celebration of the day of memory. (search)
Jefferson Davis Monument Association holds the First celebration of the day of memory. With loment Association kept the anniversary of Jefferson Davis' birth yesterday. The association is ple Beneath the picture was the autograph of Jefferson Davis, taken from the last letter that he wrotesting personal reminiscences, telling how Jefferson Davis believed that, though the cause was lost,y of State, who was not an expert horseman, Mr. Davis said: Captain, do not trouble yourself aboute first published accounts of the capture of Mr. Davis, and that historic thrice told lie, which haapture. He referred to the incarceration of Mr. Davis in Fortress Monroe, how he was manacled and ter in defeat. Mr. McCaleb afterwards saw Mr. Davis frequently during his residence at Beauvoir.that time was unknown. He said that while Mr. Davis was living at Briarfield, Miss., on his plarom the face of the earth, the monuments of Jeff. Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson will r[7 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Ladies' Confederate Memorial Association Listens to a masterly oration by Judge Charles E. Fenner. (search)
ne whom all knew and honored, a friend of Jefferson Davis and the man at whose home the immortal chntous era. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Davis was elected as representative in Congress anient administration. Let us now return to Mr. Davis' career as a senator. That was the era ofive body. It is not too much to say that Jefferson Davis promptly took his place amongst the foremoved to be their unanimous sentiment that Jefferson Davis was the man of all others best fitted ford by any people, cannot fail to accord to Jefferson Davis, as their leader from first to last, his ly inspired by the indomitable courage of Jefferson Davis, and by their confidence that, whatever m with peculiar horror and indignation. Jefferson Davis, as a man, undoubtedly had his faults, asns, who would, no doubt, gladly have seen Jefferson Davis hung for high treason, did not hesitate tll the other charges, saying that he knew Jefferson Davis, and that whatever else might be said of [33 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A Southern cross of honor presented to General J. A. Chalaron by the Daughters of the Confederacy. (search)
Then Mr. W. McL. Fayssoux, commander of the Sons of Veterans, read a poem on the Death of Jefferson Davis, and Mrs. J. Pinckney Smith read one on the Southern Cross of Honor. Mrs. McLellan gave anv. Dr. Palmer and Mr. Fayssoux were also on the platform. There were two large pictures of Jefferson Davis draped on the platform. Mrs. McLellan, in her opening address, spoke of the appropriaten the future. Then General Fayssoux, of the Sons of Veterans, read a poem on the Death of Jefferson Davis. Mrs. McLellan said that the southern cross of honor was to be presented to Colonel Chaln me, as it were, in the view of the whole Confederacy—under the auspices of its president, Jefferson Davis. For the Confederacy is here in this temple of its fame in all the intensity and dramatic rsonality dominates its memories; it is that of the Confederacy's first and only president, Jefferson Davis. Follow it through, from the cradle in yonder corner, where, in Christian county, of the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The trials and trial of Jefferson Davis. (search)
The trials and trial of Jefferson Davis. A paper read by Charles M. Blackford, of the Lynchbureported, upon indisputable evidence, that Jefferson Davis, Clement C. Clay, Jacob Thompson, George e had any use for the tape. He reports that Mr. Davis replied: Tell the damned ass that it was useuestion as to the quo modo of the response. Mr. Davis had no paper on which to write, no pen, no inication. （Id., pp. 655, 656, 657 and 658.) Mr. Davis then struck out the improper language, but ag. As has been said, the idea of bringing Mr. Davis to trial before a military commission was eao ask an interview in regard to the trial of Mr. Davis for treason. It was arranged that he shouldas granted Mr. Clay, it may be presumed that Mr. Davis also was permitted to use a wooden knife wit a man of his pride while a prisoner. Since Mrs. Davis' appearance at this place there has been a dfor him. If Davis was a traitor, so was he. If Davis should suffer the penalties of the law, so sho[121 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Report of the history Committee (search)
reached General Howell Cobb's plantation, he sent word back to General Davis to explain whose plantation it was, and instructed him to spareahlgren, to burn, sack and destroy the city of Richmond, to kill Jeff. Davis and his Cabinet on the spot, &c. The infamous deeds of Generag to act in harmony with the long suffering and forbearance of President Davis and General Lee. To show how faithfully that order was carr1863, when the battle of Gettysburg was being fought, and when President Davis had every reason to believe we would be victorious, he wrote: oners on both sides; but we must leave this, and the treatment of Mr. Davis whilst a prisoner, for some future report. If anyone desires, inimony, and completely vindicates the South. He shows— （1) (As Mr. Davis states it) From the reports of the United States War Department, ant matter, which they can never repay. As to the treatment of Mr. Davis whilst a prisoner: Captain Charles M. Blackford, of Lynchburg,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.13 (search)
ed, except, as may have been the case, in high official circles. Mr. Davis, of course, must have known much of which I and 10,000 like me were absolutely ignorant; but even Mr. Davis was in church on that eventful day, seemingly as placid and confident as others, and certainly as rch. Here General Lee worshipped when in the city, and here also Mr. Davis and his family were seen Sunday after Sunday, and many others whocene destined to take place then and there. For it was here that Mr. Davis was notified that General Lee's lines had been broken, and Richmont of the Southern Confederacy. Gently and respectfully touching Mr. Davis on the shoulder, he handed him something, whereupon the latter imught since then that moment must have been the most trying one in Mr. Davis's remarkable career. Yet, whatever his feelings, and they must heen concluded in the usual way but for what followed. Hardly had Mr. Davis disappeared than the sexton came in again and spoke to General Jo
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.16 (search)
itted to the brigadier-generals of the division, and Mr. Buck's recollection is that the project was approved by them unanimously; but when it was referred to the general officers of the army it was opposed by several of them, though, continues Mr. Buck, my impression is that Generals Hardie and Johnston, however, declined to forward the paper to the War Department on the ground that in tenor it was more political than military. Subsequently it was sent through another channel to Jefferson Davis, who indorsed on it these words, substantially: While recognizing the patriotic motives of its distinguished author, I deem it inexpedient, at this time, to give publicity to this paper, and request that it be suppressed. J. D. All copies were supposed to have been suppressed, but a few years ago one was found among the effects of a deceased officer of General Cleburne's staff and sent to the Confederate Record Office of the War Department at Washington, by which it was referre
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.18 (search)
re peace to the two countries. Yours, etc., Jefferson Davis. On January 18th, Mr. Lincoln delivered to with the understanding that it should be shown to Mr. Davis: Washington, Jan. 18, 1865. F. P. Blair, Esq.: Sir,—You having shown me Mr. Davis' letter to you of the 12th instant, you may say to him that I have constng letter and after consultation with his Cabinet, Mr. Davis on the 8th of January, appointed Alexander H. Stephat Mr. Blair had suggested in his interviews with Mr. Davis. He said it was proper to state at the beginning Mr. Blair returned from Richmond bringing with him Mr. Davis' letter, he had given the one alluded to in the apbearing date February 5, 1865, from the message of Mr. Davis to the Confederate Senate and House of Representatorities at Richmond, but to the people generally. Mr. Davis It has been a question of momentous consideration to the statement, ever and anon put forward, that Mr. Davis instructed the commissioners to consider no propos
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.29 (search)
ese four companies were 220 men, who were confronted by a dense and angry crowd, cheering for Jeff. Davis and the Confederacy, and denouncing Lincoln and the North. The unarmed Pennsylvanians and thoodshed or that any collision with the people had taken place, the party raised a cheer for Jefferson Davis and the Southern Confederacy. Instantly several shots were fired, five or six in all, I think, though there may not have been more than three or four. The group scattered instantly—Mr. Davis falling. I thinking that he had slipped across the ties, which were wet and afforded a very ins The others of the party snatched up missles to hurl at the receding train. I helped to raise Mr. Davis, saw the wound in his left shoulder and that he was dead, and placing the body in the hands of the police, who came up at the moment, hastened to town to carry the terrible news to Mr. Davis' partners and friends. There were five in the party. There were no persons nearer to them than anoth
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