Statistics for occurrence #1 of “General Burton” in chapter 73 of Varina Davis, Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America, A Memoir by his Wife, Volume 2:
...ely out of all the pitfalls set for his feet.
We thought it best for us to leave Richmond that night and take the steamer to New York.
When we reached the boat we bade an affectionate farewell to General Burton and to Captain Brewerton, with both of whoin we were loath to part, and sailed for New York, reprieved, but not free.
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